Paul & Amy are in the zone this week for 2010 film, The Social Network! They discuss how the film holds up in 2025, how many times they show that opening bar scene, and why everyone is talking so quickly. Plus: they get into the very powerful desire of wanting to be cool.
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Yesterday
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Paul and Amy head down to the Mississippi Delta with O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Coen Brothers’ Depression-era odyssey that transformed Homer’s epic into a bluegrass-fueled American fable. They unpack George Clooney’s career-defining comedic turn, the film’s groundbreaking di ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 7
Reel Confessions: David Wain
David Wain steps into the confession booth to talk cult classics, cinematic blind spots, and the movies that shaped his comedy. Paul and Amy chat with the Wet Hot American Summer creator about his new film Gail Doughtry and the Celebrity Sex Tape, fan-favorite quotes he barely re ... Show More
27m 30s
Aug 6
Rerun: Wet Hot American Summer
To celebrate the 25th anniversary theatrical re-release of Wet Hot American Summer, we're revisiting Paul and Amy’s deep dive into the beloved cult comedy. They trace the film’s scrappy journey from The State to Camp Towanda, unpack its stacked cast of future stars, and explore h ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2024
The Social Network (2010) | Ep. 42 - Part 1
A film about people sitting at computers shouldn't be this gripping. David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin made sure it was. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director David Fincher, the cast, and the second act — including Jesse Eisenberg's Ma ... Show More
1h 27m
Jun 2020
3: The Social Network, Part 1
Dave and Joanna talk about The Social Network, with its jarring Aaron Sorkin dialogue known for being clever but inaccruate. We'll hear from journalsits who have a softer take on Zuckerberg's motivations, a harsher take on how important the Winkelvoss twins actually were, and hea ... Show More
52m 15s
Apr 2023
325 The Social Network Part 1
John Rocha calls David Fincher's, The Social Network, arguably the greatest film of the 21st century. Special Guest, Scott Mantz, describes it as "The Citizen Kane" of the 21st century and Steve Morris is still trying to wrap his head around not only the craft, power and artistry ... Show More
1h 40m
May 2018
'The Social Network' With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
With their hoodies and f***-you flip-flops, HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan “aren’t coming back for 30 percent”—they are coming back to recap and celebrate 2010's ‘The Social Network,’ starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberl ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 2024
Last Looks: The Happening
<p>June and Paul chat about his love of scaring people, Billy Zane's Titanic ethical dilemma, and go behind the scenes of Paul's memoir. Plus, Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from The Happening, shares a bonus scene from The Happening live show, and announces next ... Show More
45m 54s
Oct 2020
12. "The Social Dilemma" - Teresa, Al and Bobby
<p>Lions, Tigers, and Bears OR Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; OH MY!</p>
<p>Social Media: Are you addicted to it or simply refuse to partake in any at all?</p>
<p>Either way, you will want to listen as Al, Bobby, and Teresa discuss the Netflix film, "<em>The Social Dilemma".</ ... Show More
43m 51s
Jan 2024
#59 | The Evolution of Reading Through Social Media
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking digging into a huge topic: the evolution of reading through the lens of social media. Plus they chat Taylor Sw ... Show More
1h 46m
Dec 2020
52 - At the Center of Your Universe
Ben and J discuss: popcast creation, nail care, men’s dress fashion, Super Carlin Sock Club, merchandise on YouTube, inner monologue, The Truman Show, questions far too deep for the podcast and one more thing. Show Notes: Beginner Nail Care: https://youtu.be/UZlzJZRDUAI?t=184 Get ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2021
65 - Boredom in the Time of TikTok
Ben and J discuss: big brother approval, talking to yourself, midlife crises, offroading in the Jep, love/hate relationships with TikTok, boredom, “Art”, and screen addictions. Show Notes: 1996 BMW Z3: https://bit.ly/3kLVBQ7 Get your own GMA stickers: https://store.dftba.com/prod ... Show More
1h 2m