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We're back! Did you miss us? In this episode Devan and J.S discuss Joseph Heller's WWII satire Catch-22 and the new Hulu miniseries adaptation starring Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler and George Clooney.    SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:46 Discussion of Catch-22 (1961 novel) 31:56 Discussion of Catch-22 (2019 miniseries) 48:39 Outro    MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by The King Cole Trio (1943)

In this episode Devan and J.S discuss the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba as told in his memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and the new film adaptation directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:54 Discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2009 memoir) 26:12 Discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019 film) 46:55 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Colors of the Wind" (Cover by Pepita Salim)

In this episode Devan and J.S divulge their their favorite pop culture items and films of 2018!    SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:44 Our Favorite Pop Culture Items of 2018 41:35 Our Favorite Films of 2018 1:04:30 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "This is America" by Childish Gambino (2018) "Nice For What" by Drake - Scorpion (2018) APESHIT by The Carters - Everything is Love (2018) "The Landing" by Justin Hurwitz - First Man OST (20

In this episode Devan and J.S. kick it back to 1970s Harlem to discuss James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk and Barry Jenkin's luscious film adaptation.   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (1974 novel) 32:35 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (2018 film) 1:01:31 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “PTSD" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018) “Eros" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018)  "Eden" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018) 

In this episode Devan and J.S. explore the troubling world of conversion therapy as described in the memoir Boy Erased and depicted in the film adaptation starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and director Joel Edgerton. Plus, stick around for a bonus review of The Hate U Give!   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:51 Discussion of Boy Erased (2016 memoir) 28:54 Discussion of Boy Erased (2018 film) 51:32 Bonus Review: The Hate U Give 58:46 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Revelation" by Troye Sivan & Jónsi - Boy Erased OST (2018) 

In this episode Devan and J.S. review two memoirs from a father and son about meth addiction and how successfully they were adapted into the film Beautiful Boy starring comedian-turned-dramatist Steve Carell and Devan's obsession, Timothée Chalamet! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:53 Discussion of Tweak and Beautiful Boy (2008 memoirs) 33:27 Discussion of Beautiful Boy (2018 film) 52:19 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" by John Lennon - Beautiful Boy OST (2018) 

In this episode Devan and J.S. review Kevin Kwan's novel Crazy Rich Asians and the ground-breaking film adaptation. We discuss what this means for representation and the romantic comedy genre. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro00:48 Discussion of Crazy Rich Asians (2013 novel) 34:43 Discussion of Crazy Rich Asians (2018 film) 58:47 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Yellow" by Katherine Ho - Crazy Rich Asians OST (2018) 

In this episode Devan and J.S. discuss provocative cartoonist John Callahan's memoir Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot and the new film adaptation starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jonah Hill. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Discussion of Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (1989 novel) 27:03 Discussion of Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018 film) 47:47 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Touch Me Someplace I Can Feel" by John Callahan (2005) 

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum! In this episode Devan and J.S. discuss Margaret Atwood's seminal novel The Handmaid's Tale and its recent adaptation into a Hulu original series. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:49 Discussion of The Handmaid's Tale (1985 novel) 36:06 Discussion of The Handmaid's Tale (2017 TV series) 58:11 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “You Don't Own Me" by Lesley Gore - Run Bobby, Run (1963)

In this episode Devan and J.S. revisit Ray Bradbury's classic novel Fahrenheit 451, a book we were all required to read in school, but how does it hold up and what does it have to say about 2018 society? SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:48 Discussion of Fahrenheit (1953) 38:27 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel - Storm Front (1989)

In this episode Devan and J.S. don VR goggles and haptic suits for a fight over whether or not Ready Player One is a worthwhile film movie.   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:45 Discussion of Ready Player One (2018) 37:52 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Pure Imagination” by Bryan Nguyen – Ready Player One Soundtrack (2018) “Main Title” by Wendy Carlos & Rachel Elkind – The Shining OST (1980) “Jump” by Van Halen – Ready Player One Soundtrack (2018)

In this episode Devan and J.S. enter the OASIS for a discussion of Ernest Cline’s novel Ready Player One. Then they take a ride in the corporate elevator to pitch movies they want adapted into video games!   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:56 Discussion of Ready Player One (2011) 35:52 Movies We Want Made Into Video Games 47:45 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Discovery” by Rush – 2112 (1976)

In this episode Devan, J.S. and returning guest Tyler Lorenz discuss Ava DuVernay’s ambitious adaptation of A Wrinkle of Time.   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:53 Discussion of A Wrinkle in Time (2018) 41:05 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Warrior” by Chloe x Halle – A Wrinkle in Time OST (2018)

In this episode Devan and J.S. are joined by special guest Tyler Lorenz as they discuss Madeleine L’Engle’s 1962 novel A Wrinkle in Time.   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:52 Discussion of A Wrinkle in Time (1962) 47:55 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “I Love to Singa” by Johnnie Davis – I Love to Singa (1936)  - DJ Wally West Remix

Devan and J.S. continue their trip to Wakanda with a discussion of Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther. Then they don capes and tights to countdown their 5 favorite superhero films!   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Black Panther Review 38:57 Top 5 Superhero Films 56:15 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Wakanda Origins” by Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther OST (2018) “The Jabari” by Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther OST (2018)  “Royal Talon Fighter by Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther OST (2018) “Wakanda” by Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther OST (2018) “Killmonger” by Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther OST (2018) “Casino Brawl” by Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther OST (2018)  “All the Stars” by Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Black Panther Soundtrack (2018)

In this episode Devan and J.S. take the show to Wakanda as they review the first volume of Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Then they expand the field to discuss comics in general with plenty of recommendations along the way!   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:52 Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Vol. 1 Review 25:07 Comics & Graphic Novels Discussion 41:20 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Legend Has It” by Run the Jewels – Run the Jewels 3 (2016)   COMIC RECOMMENDATIONS Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughn Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughn ODY-C by Matt Fraction Saga by Brian K. Vaughn Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction Hawkeye by Matt Fraction Pretty Deadly by Kelly Sue DeConnick Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick Watchmen by Alan Moore Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud

Because it is required by law to make lists every new year, Devan and J.S. deliver the goods in this 2017 year-in-review episode. They both count down their favorite pieces of pop culture and the best films they saw last year. And stick around as they discuss the adaptations they’re most excited for in 2018!   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 01:17 Top 5 Pop Culture Items of 2017 18: 54 Top 5 Films of 2017 34:57 Top 5 Anticipated Adaptations of 2018 45:40 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “DNA” by Kendrick Lamar – DAMN. (2017) “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar – DAMN. (2017) “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B – Single (2017) “Never Give Up” by Cardi B - Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2 (2017) “I Get Overwhelmed” by Dark Rooms – A Ghost Story OST (2017) “Love” by Kendrick Lamar – DAMN. (2017)

In this episode Devan and J.S. delve into both the book and film versions of The Disaster Artist, the story behind the “worst movie of all-time.”    SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 1:02 Discussion of TheDisaster Artist (the 2013 book) 19:29 Discussion of The Disaster Artist (the 2017 film) 47:49 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “The Room (Main Theme)" by Mladen Milicevic – The Room (2003)

In this episode Devan and J.S. review and discuss award season darling Call Me By Your Name. Then they countdown their favorite movie couples of all-time.   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 0:54 Discussion of Call Me By Your Name (2017) 35:47 Top 5 Movie Couples 47:49 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Love My Way” by The Psychedelic Furs - Call Me By Your Name (2017) “Mystery of Love” by Sufjan Stevens – Call Me By Your Name (2017) “Visions of Gideon” by Sufjan Stevens – Call Me By Your Name (2017) “Storybook Love” by Willy DeVille – The Princess Bride (1987

In this episode Devan and special guest Kelly Harlan review Andre Aciman's 2007 novel Call Me By Your Name. Then stick around for the first ever Watch Your Words Quiz Show hosted by J.S.!  SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 01:20 Discussion of Call Me By Your Name (2017) 34:48 Watch Your Words Quiz Show 53:05 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “The $25,000 Pyramid Theme Song” by Ken Aldin (1973)