Professors Jeffrey Helmreich and Michael Weisberg join hosts Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, and Robert C. Jones to explore the Yiddishkeit within the film A Serious Man.
8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
A Serious Man
University philosophy professors Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, and Robert C. Jones analyze the Coen brothers' film "A Serious Man" in this interview.
28 Jun 2026
Burn After Reading
Reach out to us! Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ thirteenth film, Burn After Reading. Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
9 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
No Country for Old Men, Part 2 of 2
Send a text Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ twelfth film, No Country for Old Men. Part 2 of 2. Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
7 Feb 2026
No Country for Old Men, Part 1 of 2
Send us a text Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ twelfth film, No Country for Old Men. Part 1 of 2. Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
19 Nov 2025
The Lost This American Life Promo
Send us a text The lost This American Life promo for No Podcast for Old Men. Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
3 Nov 2025
The Ladykillers
Send us a text Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ eleventh film, The Ladykillers. And check out this new podcast, The Wrath of Pod. It's far out, Dudes and Dudettes! Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
25 Sept 2025
Intolerable Cruelty
Send us a text Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ tenth film, Intolerable Cruelty. Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
23 Jul 2025
The Man Who Wasn't There
Send us a text Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ ninth film, The Man Who Wasn't There. Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
5 Apr 2025
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Send us a text Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ eighth film, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: recorder Billy Jones: drums & percussion Nathan Jones: bass Robert C. Jones: guitars
10 Feb 2025
The Big Lebowski
Send us a text Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ seventh film, The Big Lebowski. "The Big Lebowski: Nihilism, Masculinity, and Abiding Virtue" Peter S. Fosl The Big Lebowski and Philosophy: Keeping Your Mind Limber with Abiding Wisdom Peter S. Fosl (Editor) Contact Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, or Robert C. Jones Takin' her easy for all you sinners. Thanks for listening! Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional) Annie Chen: re...
12 Dec 2024
Fargo, Part 2
University philosophy professors Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, and Robert C. Jones dissect the Coen brothers' Fargo, revealing the film's philosophical underpinnings and timeless themes.
12 Dec 2024
Fargo, Part 1
University philosophy professors Peter S. Fosl, Troy Jollimore, and Robert C. Jones dissect the themes and motifs of the Coen brothers' Fargo, revealing its philosophical depth and timeless relevance.
30 Jul 2024
The Hudsucker Proxy
Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ fifth film, The Hudsucker Proxy.
Contact Peter S. Fosl (https://www.transy.edu/academics/faculty/pfosl/), Troy Jollimore (https://www.troyjollimore.com/), or Robert C. Jones (https://rcjones.me/)
Takin' her easy for all you sinners.
Thanks for listening!
Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional)
Annie Chen: recorder
Billy Jones: drums & percussion
Nathan Jones: bass
Robert C. Jones: guitars
10 Apr 2024
Barton Fink
Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ fourth film, Barton Fink.
Contact Peter S. Fosl (https://www.transy.edu/academics/faculty/pfosl/), Troy Jollimore (https://www.troyjollimore.com/), or Robert C. Jones (https://rcjones.me/)
Takin' her easy for all you sinners.
Thanks for listening!
Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional)
Annie Chen: recorder
Billy Jones: drums & percussion
Nathan Jones: bass
Robert C. Jones: guitars
8 Feb 2024
Miller's Crossing
Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ third film, Miller's Crossing.
Contact Peter S. Fosl (https://www.transy.edu/academics/faculty/pfosl/), Troy Jollimore (https://www.troyjollimore.com/), or Robert C. Jones (https://rcjones.me/)
Takin' her easy for all you sinners.
Thanks for listening!
Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional)
Annie Chen: recorder
Billy Jones: drums & percussion
Nathan Jones: bass
Robert C. Jones: guitars
9 Dec 2023
Raising Arizona
Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ second film, Raising Arizona.
Contact Peter S. Fosl (https://www.transy.edu/academics/faculty/pfosl/), Troy Jollimore (https://www.troyjollimore.com/), or Robert C. Jones (https://rcjones.me/)
Takin' her easy for all you sinners.
Thanks for listening!
Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional)
Annie Chen: recorder
Billy Jones: drums & percussion
Nathan Jones: bass
Robert C. Jones: guitars
14 Nov 2023
Blood Simple
Three university philosophy professors provide analysis of the Coen brothers’ first film, Blood Simple.
Contact Peter S. Fosl (https://www.transy.edu/academics/faculty/pfosl/), Troy Jollimore (https://www.troyjollimore.com/), or Robert C. Jones (https://rcjones.me/)
Takin' her easy for all you sinners.
Thanks for listening!
Music: "The Lost Lamb" (Theme from Fargo) (traditional)
Annie Chen: recorder
Billy Jones: drums & percussion
Nathan Jones: bass
Robert C. Jones: guitars
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A Serious Man: Bonus Episode!
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So the, the marriage dies, the people separate, but he refuses to give again. This is a common problem, uh, in the Orthodox world, it's called the plight of the Aguna. Um, and, uh, it led to all kinds of, all kinds of battle legal battle. The New York state eventually was, um, compelled by more modern orthodox forces to pass what's known in legal circles as the get law, which basically requires husbands in orthodox Jewish marriages to grant and get if they refuse and imposes all kinds of sanctions, even jail time if they don't. […]
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