A Naboo Senator. Then a Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. But WHO is this Phantom Menace? Could it really be the uptight Palpatine pulling all the strings?
YUP! And guess what he’s a Sith lord too!
In this episode, Griffin and David examine the new Emperor’s rise to power, including: the origins of Darth Sidious, the “ancient” Darth Plagueis myth ... Show More
Jan 11
No Other Choice
Join Pulp Men (and Woman) of the Year Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie as they discuss Park Chan Wook’s latest offering, the silly and sublime No Other Choice. We’re talking about paper, AI-proof jobs, the handsomeness of Lee Byung-hun, the possibility that Director Park is the Mic ... Show More
2h 40m
Jan 8
Critical Darlings: Marty Supreme And The Precursor Circuit with Griffin Newman
This week, we’re only slightly hung over from last night’s New York Film Critics Circle Awards! Griffin Newman joins the pod to discuss the event, where, among dry-run Oscar speeches from Amy Madigan, Rose Byrne, and Wagner Moura, we saw Ethan Hawke fall into a fountain beneath a ... Show More
1h 44m
Dec 2019
Episode 192 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
<p>Hello ASPers and fans of the Star War! On this special Christmas episode, Josh and Liam sit down to chat about 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'. The discuss the film, what they liked and didn't like, where it stacks up in the current trilogy, their favorite 'Star Wars' film, ... Show More
1h 49m
Apr 2020
The Phantom Apprentice - S7 E10 ‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’ After Show & Recap
This week, the siege on Mandalore continues! Obi-Wan reaches out to Ahsoka and tells her that Anakin has just killed Count Dooku. He seems skeptical of the council's decision to have Anakin spy on Palpatine. Meanwhile, Maul has had visions of Skywalker's future, and descent to th ... Show More
49m 37s