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| The Death of 'Supergirl' and a 'Brand New Day' for Spiderman | 30 août 2026 | 01:35:37 | |
In this episode, Jordan and Niv talk about the beginning of the new DC Cinematic Universe, and a breakpoint for Marvel's nearly twenty year run. They begin by talking about Supergirl (15:30), explore its connection to its source material (22:12), and t... | |||
| A New Kind of Blockbuster, with 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' | 02 août 2026 | 01:09:39 | |
Jordan and Niv dig deep into the horror craze taking over the world, beginning with the folk horror of our era, 'Backrooms.' They discuss the intersection between horror and comedy (2:57), as well as its dramatic renaissance (5:37). They dig into the l... | |||
| Into the Zendaya-verse with 'Euphoria' and 'The Drama' | 21 juin 2026 | 01:16:13 | |
Jordan and Niv dive deep on the Zendayaverse, beginning with her portrayal of Rue on 'Euphoria.' They kick it off by talking about the show as an adaptation (03:52), the newcomer character of Alamo (07:03), creator Sam Levinson (14:45), the biblical re... | |||
| Blood and Money: 'Industry' vs. 'The Pitt' on HBO | 24 mai 2026 | 01:17:12 | |
Jordan and Niv discuss the characters in 'Industry'(3:24) and the rot inherent in the financial system (21:56). Then, Niv overcomes his fears to watch 'The Pitt' (34:16), they compare seasons one and two (40:21), discuss Dr. Robby and the broader ensem... | |||
| Borrowed Nostalgia for the Unremembered 80s on Netflix, with 'Stranger Things' and 'Cobra Kai' | 08 mars 2026 | 01:23:15 | |
Jordan and Niv talk about Netflix's flirtation with nostalgia bait: they talk about which generations gravitate towards it (0:56), and how Stranger Things fits in (7:10). With Stranger Things specifically, they talk about why Steve Herrington is the st... | |||
| Depression Awards with A24, and 'Sorry Baby', 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' | 28 déc. 2025 | 01:37:35 | |
Jordan and Niv delve into the arthouse film world with A24's 'Sorry Baby,' 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' plus Demon Slayer? Firstly, they discuss the wave of popular anime this year (05:24). Then, they discuss the development and hype train around this... | |||
| The 2025 Zeitgeist Mulligan | 23 nov. 2025 | 00:46:40 | |
For the very first Zeitgeist Mulligan, Jordan and Niv revisit some shows from previous years' podcasts and discuss how they've evolved. They begin as Niv recaps The Last of Us (1:32), then The Boys (5:44), then Jordan explains how Only Murders in the B... | |||
| Modern Vampires of the City, with 'Nosferatu' and 'Sinners' | 12 oct. 2025 | 01:23:27 | |
In this Halloween-themed episode of Zeitgeist, Jordan and Niv plunge into the lore of vampires, beginning with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.' They investigate Michael B. Jordan's contribution to his filmography (2:23), and how it fits into the blockbuster l... | |||
| Checking In on 'White Lotus' and 'Four Seasons' | 17 août 2025 | 01:53:27 | |
Pour a sbagliato and join us under the cabana as Jordan and Niv discuss the dark side of leisure, first leading into Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons' on Netflix (2:01). They discuss the actors, where some of them (specifically Steve Carell) have disappear... | |||
| Netflix's Charming but Deadly, with 'Adolescence' and 'You' | 18 juin 2025 | 02:07:49 | |
This show contains spoilers for both the programs 'Adolescence' and 'You' on Netflix. In this prestige-packed episode, Jordan and Niv dig into the hit show 'You,' discuss whether its pulp or schlock (06:30), the formula behind the show (14:22), and who... | |||
| How Games Make a World, with 'Fallout' and 'Arcane' | 16 mars 2025 | 02:14:15 | |
Jordan and Niv, in their second conversation about video games, discuss how the medium allows for total immersion (1:10) before discussing 'Fallout.' (12:30) They touch on character (21:40) and tone (39:59) before moving onto Netflix's 'Arcane.' (1:02:... | |||
| The 2024 State of Marvel with 'X Men 97' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine' | 08 sept. 2024 | 01:46:55 | |
First they talk about how X Men 97 makes an exemplary water cooler show (2:05) and its origins as a Saturday morning cartoon (04:50). They discuss what makes X Men eternal (11:07), and how was previously portrayed onscreen (12:55) in the early 2000s. T... | |||
| The Historical Dramas That Win Awards, with 'Mary & George' & 'Shogun' | 01 juil. 2024 | 01:31:23 | |
As the Emmy window closes, Jordan and Niv recall two historically-based dramas from this year on TV. They discuss 'Mary and George' on Starz, how homosexuality plays a role in the show (8:50) and overall how seriously the show takes its execution (19:0... | |||
| Adult Animation Redux with 'Blue Eyed Samurai' and 'Scavengers Reign' | 10 juin 2024 | 01:17:55 | |
For its second year, Zeitgeist checks in on the state of the animation industry. In the first half, Jordan and Niv talk about 'Blue Eyed Samurai'. They Tackle race and identity (06:30), break down the talents behind the series (11:29), animation style ... | |||
| The Darker Themes in 'Priscilla' and 'May December' | 06 mars 2024 | 01:35:02 | |
[Editorial Note: You’ll hear some pops and clicks near the front of the episode today from an unresolved recording issue.] Niv and Jordan discuss the 2024 Oscars in relation to a snub, Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla.’ Then, they’re joined by Sam (9:00), wh... | |||
| Commercial vs. Cultural Media with 'One Piece' and 'Beef' | 31 déc. 2023 | 01:27:07 | |
Jordan and Niv discuss two forays into Asian-American led TV on Netflix, first in regard to the recently settled SAG/AFRA and WGA strikes. Then, they set the scene for the Emmy nominated 'Beef' (7:36), investigate whether the series could have been a f... | |||
| The Barbenheimer Podcast | 17 août 2023 | 01:50:59 | |
Niv and Jordan talk about the act of counterprogramming as it relates to Barbie and Oppenheimer (1:20) before they discuss how Barbie rose from the cloud of smoke Oppenheimer left behind (11:58), and the rocky path to get there. Jordan dissects the act... | |||
| The End of Peak TV.. Or Is It? with 'Succession' and 'Ted Lasso' | 20 juil. 2023 | 01:55:30 | |
Jordan and Niv discuss the two buzziest Emmy contenders: Succession and Ted Lasso. First, they dissect the full series of Succession beginning with the characters, moving towards their status and situation and ending with the implications the series fi... | |||
| Pitch-Perfect Prestige, Drama and Discord with 'Up Here' and 'Daisy Jones and the Six' | 21 mai 2023 | 01:31:18 | |
Jordan and Niv discuss two streaming limited series that'll leave you with a story and a tune to hum. First, they discuss 'Up Here' on Hulu, a little-known musical series about two lost souls who find themselves in New York City. They discuss how the c... | |||
| The Art of the Video Game Adaptation, with 'The Last of Us' and 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' | 23 avr. 2023 | 01:48:02 | |
In the first section, Jordan and Niv over-analyze 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' They discuss the cast, the potential of a property of this scale and the ways in which the film meets and misses that potential. Then, in the second section they analyse '... | |||
| Our Oscars Prediction Episode, plus 'Tar' | 10 mars 2023 | 01:19:06 | |
In Part 2 of their Oscar coverage episode, Jordan and Niv detail their Oscar predictions before diving in-deep on an analysis of 'Tar.’ | |||
| The Art of Navel Gazing, with 'Babylon' and 'The Fabelmans' | 08 mars 2023 | 01:28:14 | |
In the first Oscar conversation leading up to the 2023 Academy Awards, Jordan and Niv critique the authoritative genre of the season: the meta-film. First, they discuss how each actor performed in the Steven Spielberg autofiction blockbuster, ‘The Fabe... | |||
| New Wave Shonen, with 'Chainsaw Man' and 'Demon Slayer' | 15 févr. 2023 | 01:54:33 | |
Jordan and Niv make their forray into anime. First, they discuss their history with the genre, and the impact of Shonen Jump (13:00). Then, they talk about the foundation of 'Demon Slayer' in popular culture, as well as about the 2020 hit, 'Demon Slaye... | |||
| How the Little Guy Wins Big, with 'Pinocchio' and 'Matilda: The Musical' | 17 janv. 2023 | 01:05:38 | |
Jordan and Niv cover two children's movies from Netflix, both about how children can accomplish impossible odds in order to protect themselves, and the people they love. First, we dive into the world of Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio', before talking ... | |||
| Our 2022 Year End Lists | 01 janv. 2023 | 01:18:31 | |
Jordan and Niv talk about their top five films, and then TV shows, of this year. | |||
| The Heart of the Modern Blockbuster with 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" | 18 déc. 2022 | 01:13:49 | |
Jordan and Niv talk about what lives at the core of the blockbuster, particularly those released this year. First, they dive into what makes ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ relevant after nearly forty years, before dissecting what each actor contributes to its new... | |||
| The 'Blonde'-Headed Stepchild of Our Oscar Season, plus Ana de Armas in ''Deep Water' | 20 nov. 2022 | 01:36:33 | |
Jordan and Niv review the two less-than-hit feature rolls for Ana de Armas in 2022: Hulu's 'Deep Water,' and Netflix's 'Blonde.' They discuss how 'Blonde' is more than a biopic, but less than seminal (and less than optimal), and then discuss whether or... | |||
| The TV Fantasy Landscape with 'House of the Dragon' and 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' | 07 nov. 2022 | 02:21:32 | |
Jordan and Niv compare the HBO show 'House of the Dragon' with Amazon's 'The Rings of Power.' They first talk about the source material for 'Dragon,' the new game of Thrones spinoff, then detail the events of the show, casting, and their opinions on pa... | |||
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