Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

On its 70th Anniversary, what does Rebel Without a Cause (1955) teach us about ourselves today? Within its central conflict, it presents the age-old problem of “fitting in” and defining yourself, a common challenge that echoes across the decades. Will Jim and A.Ron be able to relate to Nicholas Ray’s classic film? Does James Dean speak to us today as he did with audiences of previous generations?

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LWJ&T – Episode 485 – Don’t Freak Out

Lunchtime! It is time for “Spilling the T” with Talitha and Jim. Find out which one of them has brain damage. There’s some Star Trek talk, appreciation for polyglots, some existential dread surrounding AI, and everyone has become very invested in what Jim is wearing.

Star Trek: TOS - S01E17 – The Squire of Gothos

Star Trek. The final frontier. These are the podcasts of three enthusiastic nerds. Meet Trelane: Once a God of War, now just a naughty small boy. In Star Trek: The Original Series “The Squire of Gothos,” the Enterprise encounters a being with power far beyond his maturity level—and math skills that don’t quite add up. A.Ron celebrates his harpsichord heritage, Jim calls it a terrible but fitting instrument for the episode, and Talitha wants it to be beamed directly into the sun.

Fallout Boys - S01E02 – The Target

Jim and A.Ron declare tumbleweeds to be deeply upsetting. You know what’s more upsetting? Scientific curiosity surrounding chickens. Episode two of Fallout on Amazon Prime takes Lucy to Filly where she meets the Ghoul. “This episode is disgusting. Jim and A.Ron make me nauseous. Why are they like this?” Just some thoughts from Producer Talitha.

Bald Move Pulp - Color Out of Space (2019)

What’s a better combination than Nicolas Cage and a Lovecraftian setting? In Color Out of Space (2019) Nic Cage stars as an average man and “bourbon connoisseur” who moves his family to a rural farm where an inexplicable event unravels their reality. This is a slow burn psychological drama about danger you can and cannot see. Thank you Doug for commissioning this podcast!

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LWJ&A – Episode 484 – Crush Factor

Lunchtime! How much pee could a cicada possibly have? Go grab a stick and play in the dirt. A.Ron will reenact the sounds of vampire intercourse with some mugs. Jim’s workout cult is growing. Hop into the #meetup channel in the discord to get info on the Columbus meetup next month! And get a booze calendar announcement.