Feeding your desire to be politically knowledgable and up to speed on hit films. Hosted by Doug and Mike, guaranteed to stimulate both sides of your brain.
US Department of Health and Human Services & Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
WonkaVision, WonkaMobile, WonkaVator, WonkaBoat, he names more things after himself than BatMan! How is this movie like Friday the 13th? Tune in and see! Or, er, hear. This episode is worth it, but long. Wait! Strike that, reverse it.
8 Dec 2025
Whistle Blowers & Three Days of the Condor
Let us explain why whistle blowing is like being a superhero! It's a tough job, but be thankful people step up to do it. And then enjoy as we revisit one of the forgotten Robert Redford classics. Did you know this film is one of the first to show the New York Twin Towers?
29 Sept 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration & Jaws
Try saying "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" three times fast! Is your jaw sore? Now you can empathize with the shark in Jaws as we tell you all you would ever want to know and then some.
28 Jul 2025
The Department of Education & Caddyshack
Learn all you can about the US Department of Education before it gets disbanded! Then hear about how our very own Mike lived the caddy life that our film depicts. Gunga Ga Lunga!
7 Apr 2025
Mid-Term Elections & The Karate Kid
Feel the need to be encouraged that your vote counts? Well, then see how important Midterm Elections are, and then relive the classic film that shows how you too can sneakily be taught Karate!
3 Feb 2025
American Oligarchy & Wall Street
We talk about the Gilded Age, the Progressive Era, and delve into the finer points of greed. Then we discuss how a movie that is 35+ years old was so prescient about what is going on today. Also, learn what "prescient" means!
2 Dec 2024
Gerrymandering & Jerry Maguire
Politicians and film experts dissect gerrymandering strategies and the cultural impact of Jerry Maguire, revealing the sneaky tactics used to sway public opinion and manipulate media narratives.
16 Sept 2024
The President Reagan Assassination Attempt & The Princess Bride
Get the bullet points from this failed attempt on President Reagan, and then enjoy as we delve into the sordid history of the Dread Pirate Roberts. And can you imagine Mike doing our intro this episode? Inconceivable!
15 Jul 2024
The US Supreme Court: The Earl Warren Years & Jurassic Park
Learn about one of the most influential Supreme Courts, led by the effective Chief Justice Earl Warren. Then, we talk about why Jurassic Park is such a groundbreaking film, why you should read books, and spill some secrets from behind-the-scenes at Industrial Light and Magic!
22 Apr 2024
The Harry S. Truman Presidency & Goldfinger
Learn about Truman's Presidency and no we didn't pick Oppenheimer as our movie, but instead we delve into the rich history of James Bond and details of Goldfinger that make this the best Bond film in our view!
18 Mar 2024
The 2008 Banking Crisis & It's a Wonderful Life
Discover that bankers are not always your friend, and learn why ARM is bad and PAAM is good! Then vote on who does the best Jimmy Stewart impression as we uncover hidden gems in a christmas classic.
26 Feb 2024
Presidential Primaries & Legally Blonde
Join us as we learn the difference between a primary and a caucus! And then discover some tips as to how to get into Harvard!
29 Jan 2024
The 1968 Presidential Election & The Blues Brothers
Learn details on the turmoil surrounding the 1968 US election, and revel in our reminiscence of the Chicago musical that isn't the musical Chicago
22 Jan 2024
No-Smoking Laws & Aliens
We discuss when the country figured out smoking wasn't as healthy as previously advertised, and commend the heroine badass known as Ripley.
1 Jan 2024
The Electoral College & Good Will Hunting
Let's delve into the confusing electoral college system, and then bask in an award winning film set in the classic college town of Boston.
11 Dec 2023
The 1992 Presidential Election & Mission Impossible III
We give you insight into the Clinton presidential election, remind you who Ross Perot was, and focus on the film that really set the Impossible Mission Force on the right path.
4 Dec 2023
Term Limits & The Matrix
How would you like to learn more about how political term limits came about? And if THAT doesn't sell you on listening, then what if we told you fun facts about the classic cyberpunk sci-fi film that will have you doubting your own reality? We thought so!
20 Nov 2023
The 1980 Presidential Election & A Fish Called Wanda
We discuss the political powerhouse that was Reagan and Bush, and follow up with the classic comedy about a fish, ugly americans, and stolen diamonds.
13 Nov 2023
Watergate & Back to the Future 2
Do you know WHY people add "gate" to a word to show it is a scandal? Do you know exactly WHAT Watergate is? Learn these facts and more. Oh, and stuff about Marty McFly.
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