Fresh off of their hit podcast, Running Mates -- Lars and Michael pick up discussing your favorite postwar presidents through the lens of films released in the era. Each episode, Lars and Michael each watch a movie chosen by the other from that presidency and discuss how the silver screen reflects the particular administration.
Lars Emerson and Michael Lovito preview The Postrider Roundup, a biweekly podcast offering a dynamic look at American politics, analyzing elections and legislation with pragmatism and humor.
23 Feb 2022
Trailer for Floor Fight
The hosts of "Watching Mates" preview their new podcast, "Floor Fight," which explores the legacy of a near-miss presidential candidate.
7 Oct 2021
Season Finale - Joe Biden: Free Guy / Minari
Hosts Lars and Michael analyze the early stages of Joe Biden's presidency by drawing parallels with the themes explored in the movies "Free Guy" and "Minari."
23 Sept 2021
Donald Trump: Hell or High Water / BlacKkKlansman
Lars and Michael analyze the Trump administration's influence on American cinema through the lens of the films *Hell or High Water* and *BlacKkKlansman*.
9 Sept 2021
Barack Obama: Gran Torino / Sicario
Lars and Michael analyze Barack Obama's presidency through the lens of the films "Gran Torino" and "Sicario," examining themes of unity, change, and political challenges.
28 Aug 2021
Trailer for Politics Express
Host Lars Emerson introduces Politics Express, a new general interest politics podcast from The Postrider team, in this trailer episode.
26 Aug 2021
George W. Bush: Team America World Police / The Dark Knight
Lars and Michael analyze how George W. Bush's presidency influenced Hollywood, examining "Team America: World Police" and "The Dark Knight" to reveal evolving cultural perspectives.
29 Jul 2021
Bill Clinton: Wag the Dog / The American President
Lars and Michael analyze the Clinton era through "Wag the Dog" and "The American President," exploring scandal, neoliberalism, and partisanship in modern American presidencies.
15 Jul 2021
George H.W. Bush: They Live / Roger & Me
Lars and Michael analyze the films *They Live* and *Roger & Me* to explore cinematic trends reflecting America's economic decline during George H.W. Bush's presidency.
1 Jul 2021
Ronald Reagan: Back to the Future / Back to the Future Part II
Hosts Lars and Michael analyze the films "Back to the Future" and "Back to the Future Part II" to explore 1980s nostalgia and perspectives on the past and future.
17 Jun 2021
Jimmy Carter: Rocky / Star Wars
Lars and Michael analyze the optimism and underdog themes present in the films "Rocky" and "Star Wars" as reflections of Jimmy Carter's presidency.
3 Jun 2021
Gerald Ford: Jaws / Chinatown
Lars and Michael analyze the films "Jaws" and "Chinatown" to examine themes of government incompetence and corruption, while also discussing Watergate and Nixon.
20 May 2021
Richard Nixon: Easy Rider / Blazing Saddles
Lars and Michael analyze how the films *Easy Rider* and *Blazing Saddles* reflect the Nixon era's counterculture, racism, and growing societal divisions.
29 Apr 2021
Lyndon B. Johnson: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner / Dr. Strangelove
Lars and Michael analyze films reflecting the Johnson administration, examining domestic progress and foreign policy distrust through "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and "Dr. Strangelove."
15 Apr 2021
John F. Kennedy: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance / Lolita
Lars and Michael analyze Kennedy-era films, exploring heroism and elitism in American society through "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Lolita."
1 Apr 2021
Dwight Eisenhower: The Blob / Shane
Lars and Michael analyze Eisenhower-era films "The Blob" and "Shane," exploring themes of displacement, McCarthyism, and generational conflict reflecting the president's detached leadership.
18 Mar 2021
Harry Truman: The Third Man / The Hitch-Hiker
Hosts Lars and Michael analyze the film noirs "The Third Man" and "The Hitch-Hiker" to explore how these movies reflect the international intrigue and sense of displacement that defined President Harry Truman's post-war leadership.
4 Mar 2021
Watching Mates Trailer
Lars Emerson and Michael Lovito introduce their new show, Watching Mates, offering listeners a glimpse into the podcast's premise and format in this trailer episode.
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