Episodes

  • Episode 37: Whiplash (2014)
    Apr 15 2024

    In this episode, we reminisce about our marching band days and whether Jenn is actually an artist. We draw similarities with another GoodChemPod movie, Art House Confidential, discuss toxic mentors, positive/negative reinforcement, and explore a history of Jazz.

    Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV Girl

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    53 mins
  • Episode 36: Godzilla Minus One (2023)
    Apr 1 2024

    In this episode, we jump into the world of Godzilla - who knew there were so many Godzilla movies? We chat about the movie experience more broadly, what type of regeneration Godzilla is using, talk about kamikaze pilots and their death poems, and whether this movie even needs Godzilla in it.

    Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV Girl

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    55 mins
  • Episode 35: Phantom Thread (2017)
    Mar 18 2024

    In this episode, we watch the fashion-focused movie, Phantom Thread - which won the Academy Award for Costume Design. We talk about superstitions, mushrooms, dude muses ("duses"), and the struggle with control between the main characters.

    Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV Girl

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    52 mins
  • Episode 34: Her (2013)
    Mar 4 2024

    On this episode, we chat all things AI after watching the sci-fi romance flick, Her. A classic example of a "not too distant future" film with plenty to reflect on, including chatbots, quantum computing, and the direction of AI now, plus a little existential dread just for good measure.

    Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV Girl

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    52 mins
  • Episode 33: Saltburn (2023)
    Feb 19 2024

    On an episode we don't think anyone asked for, we're talking about 2023's comedy-thriller Saltburn! Jenn coaxes Ben into indulging in the popular thing with extra slurpy results—what a treat! Other topics include Stanley cups, hedge mazes, and digestion. This episode isn't for the faint of heart, nor anyone who enjoyed this film, so spoiler alert!

    Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV Girl

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    53 mins
  • Episode 32: Arrival (2016)
    Feb 5 2024

    Arrival has arrived. We're getting reacquainted with our old plot nemesis - time travel. Is language the cornerstone of civilization? What are heptapods most like on earth? And why is this movie so popular with film fans?

    Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV Girl

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    49 mins
  • Episode 31: Sound of Metal (2019)
    Jan 22 2024

    We're kicking off Season 4 with Sound of Metal, which won an Oscar for Best Sound and Film Editing. We have a new format for this season - let us know what you think. In this episode, we reminisce about how we met, discuss hearing loss, cochlear implants, journaling, and dive into the message of the movie.

    Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV Girl

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    45 mins
  • Episode 30: Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
    Jan 8 2024

    We're ending season 3 with this family family adventure flick, which was somewhat based on the OG sci-fi story by Jules Verne. How can science be more appealing to kids you might ask? Just make it 3D and covered in goo according to this movie and honestly - it kinda works! Get ready for our most unserious episode yet. See you in season 4 - premiering January 22, 2024!

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    44 mins