Popcorn Eschaton is a podcast in which two spiritual seekers attempt to enlighten themselves through film. Hosts Scott Thorough and John Arminio discuss movies dealing with spiritual subjects and themes, while also focusing on anti-colonial and leftist political topics. Music, philosophy, friendship, and what gives life meaning are all fair game. WE LOVE ART, BABY!
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

On the first episode of Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John tackle a pair of Jesus Movies: Martin Scorsese's 'The Last Temptation of Christ' and Abel Ferrara's 'Mary.' Topics include what makes Scorsese's film so different from other movies on the life of Christ, why that makes it so meaningful, and how Ferrara's 'Mary' provides a "through a glass darkly" vision of attempting to make spiritual art in a mass media marketplace.

POPCORN ESCHATON 1 - The Last Temptation of Christ, Mary

A CFT consistent loving kindness meditation for use in compassionate mind training. From the NYC Center for Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy with Dr. Dennis Tirch

Metta for CFT

John WIlson eats spaghetti.
Johnsmovies.com

Episode 12 - John Wilson

Have You Been Good To Yourself (AM SELF CARE REGIMEN)

This is a guided audio practice of the Soothing Rhythm Breathing practice from Compassion Focused Therapy Founder Paul Gilbert. This form of meditative breathing is a close cousin to mindful breathing, with an emphasis that relates to the aims of cultivating compassion.  It is advisable to work with a therapist or teacher when engaging these exercises. It is also a good idea to learn more about this practice in its context through any of the CFT series of books. To find out more, visit mindfulcompassion.com.

Soothing Rhythm Breathing

We decided to critically evaluate films about Jordan Peterson and Steve Bannon. What can go wrong?

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Episode 117

Saskia rejoins (@ohsaskia) us to discuss Eliza Hittman’s new film Never Rarely Sometimes Always, as well as other Hittman films. We missed Saskia and she brings wonderful insight and interpretation to this episode- Hittman is a Brooklyn born visual artist as is Saskia, and this is a great conversation. 

@Ohsaskia on Instagram 
SaskiaKahn.com

Previous episodes about Hittmans’s work

Beach Rats- episode 24
https://soundcloud.com/zebras-in-america/episode-24

It Felt Like Love- episode 5
https://soundcloud.com/zebras-in-america/zebras-in-america-episode-5

We are in quarantine and decided to try out virtual recording, the audio is still getting there. Bear with us. 

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Episode 121 - Saskia Kahn

Tracklists available at www.CHANCESWITHWOLVES.com
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EPISODE #448 (Paul)

Beat 005.demo

Director Shaka King returns to Zebras to talk about his highly anticipated sophomore feature; Judas and the Black Messiah (if you’ve been paying attention to any recent entertainment news then you know it’s one of the most talked about films of the last few months).

Photo by Saskia Kahn (@OhSaskia)

At the time of this episode’s airing,
Judas and the Black Messiah will be on HBOmax, and select theaters (be safe people). 

Listen as we delve in to topics concerning the nuance of pulling off regional accents to the lasting impact that Fred Hampton made in such a short period of time.

Shaka is a not only a friend of the show but also a friend of ours in real life (if you aren’t familiar with his pre-Judas filmography we highly suggest you get familiar, and there are some links provided to some of them included here). In true Zebras fashion we also talk about everything from current rap music favs & and Scott’s film score work to memories of the last time we were all together in one place prior to Covid. 

Enjoy...

Also- Shaka bigs up Mtume Gant in this excellent interview 

https://www.gq.com/story/judas-and-the-black-messiah-shaka-king-interview-fred-hampton/amp

Episode 50- Shaka King and Mtume Gant
https://soundcloud.com/zebras-in-america/episode-50

Some early Shaka King pieces you should see-

Tone Tank and Scott Thorough- Forties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2WX1IOhAOo  
StarPowe r- Clockwork
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4VPCC2Pjk
LaZercism
https://vimeo.com/218549048
MULIGNANS
https://vimeo.com/117064492


You can pre-order Scott Thorough's new album "tree" featuring Marcus scratching on a few songs here-

https://scottthorough.bandcamp.com/album/tree

We have limited edition shirts-
Because of technical issues we are going to kick it old school to sell this wonderful 
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$33 includes shipping & handling. 
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Are there other Zebras items you would like to purchase?

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Tweet us at @ZebrasPod

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ScottThorough.com

Check out Marcus’ new album
marcus9.bandcamp.com/album/the-mpc-era

Scott’s new single-
uddtba.bandcamp.com/album/losing-my…se-of-detention

God bless everyone with shades on

Episode 155 - Shaka King

“Dude, you can get past a dog. Nobody f's with a lion.” - Grandma's Boy

“You notice things if you pay attention.” - In The Mood For Love

Marcus Pinn likes movies. Scott Thorough likes movies. Marcus writes about movies (Pinnland Empire, The Pink Smoke), and Scott sometimes scores movies (Newlyweeds, Manos Sucias). They both have a background in hyper underground rap music, and enjoy sandwiches. Through a deep love of rap music, wrestling, and dissecting low and high brow cinema, Marcus and Scott developed an interesting kinship. After a bar conversation about movies where a stranger interrupted to tell them how much they enjoyed listening, they decided, “hey let's see if other people want to listen to our zany thoughts about film”. “Zebras In America” is a stream of consciousness rap on film and anywhere it may take a conversation.

"Zebras In America Opening Theme" music by Scott, scratches by Marcus.

Logo created by DJ SNAFU

POPCORN ESCHATON 1 - The Last Temptation of Christ, Mary

Zebras In America

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