Some Batman movies have been called fascist, but THE BATMAN (2022) breaks new ground for the franchise by being lib. We wouldn't be a left-wing culture podcast if we didn't occasionally pick a new Batman movie from the lowest branch on the tree, so come join us as we chart the latest developments in the Caped Crusader's political evolution.

Michael and Us

#312 - Sympathy for the Riddler

A state-of-the-art Russian submarine has gone rogue. Is it about to launch an unprovoked nuclear attack on the United States? We finally delve into the world of right-wing legend Tom Clancy and his signature character Jack Ryan with the blockbuster film adaptation of THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1990). PLUS: Winston Churchill predicts the future!

#322 - The Tao of Jack Ryan

Theo and Andrew are joined by writer and woodstress Liz Duck-Chong to discuss: The world's best Elvis and a likely racist political candidate (same person), a classic hot air balloon mishap, and getting turned into Dr Dolittle by the absence of radio waves.
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EPISODE 244: The Apex Predator Of Hot Air Balloons (with Liz Duck-Chong)

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Dan tells Charles and Alex about his travels since joining Arcade Fire.

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119 - Neighborhood #5 (Aqua Dracula)

give me sugar. in water. 

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238 // Dear Evan Hansen (2021)

Prepare to enter Britain's most 'gramworthy fingering pit as we introduce a new segment, plus: Inebriated deer, removable Dutch floors, dipping your child, and the Tipping Report.
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EPISODE 248: External Brewery Syndrome

Bonus Episode

The documentary WHITE NOISE (2020) follows three very prominent members of the alt-right (you'll be familiar with all of them, folks) as their fortunes rise and fall during the Trump era. We discuss the ethics of interviewing/"platforming" ideological enemies, the differing aesthetic styles of various alt-right personalities, and what happens to political "scenes" during periods of eclipse. PLUS: Luke takes stock of the Canadian Conservative leadership race, and Liam Neeson makes a movie about the U.S./Mexico border.

#332 - The Futility Consensus

This week it's: An Englishman's role in the Alien War, an Arkansan raccoon celebrity, the unsurprising consequences of muskox violence, a Dutch harassment computer, and the fall of the Mr Bean NFT community.
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EPISODE 249: Bean's Aphasia

Dinesh D'Souza believes he has uncovered shocking proof that the Democratic Party stole the 2020 election in 2000 MULES (2022), a documentary so shoddy that even right-wing media is hesitant to publicize it. We follow the trail of Dinesh's conspiracy theory to its inevitable endpoint: a contempt for democracy itself. PLUS: we discuss the billionaire whose name is on everyone's lips, Elon Musk.

#334 - Just Asking Questions

this movie is better than the godfather 

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242 // Cats (2019)

What is a quickly-made, low-effort documentary like ONE NATION UNDER TRUMP (2016) good for? Not a lot. But one thing that this ridiculous pro-Trump hagiography provided us with was a chance to marinate for long, unbroken stretches of time in the 45th president's rhetorical style. We made some unexpected discoveries about how his distinctive way of speaking led him to the presidency.

#337 - Trust the Plan

A podcast about culture, politics, and our crumbling world. Hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan.

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