Post-Weird
This is Post-Weird, a conversation show between two friends about our increasingly dystopian future, and the pop-culture we think might help us make sense of it.
Episodes
113 episodes
Adaptations: ‘Jackie Brown’ (1997) and ‘High Fidelity’ (2000)
Welcome to episode 10/10 of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking our favorite adaptations: a classic record store set rom-com, and a chill crime tale by Quentin Tarantino. ‘Jackie Brown’ (1997) and ‘High...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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56:13
Fight Movies: 'Rumble in the Bronx' (1995) and 'Snatch' (2000)
Welcome to episode nine of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking fight movies: boxing, martial arts, and busting heads. Two under discussed beat 'em ups that cross gangsters and get punchy in 'Rumble in t...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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46:22
Romance: 'Chungking Express' (1994) and '500 Days of Summer' (2009)
Welcome to episode eight of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about hopeless romantics, crazy eyes, and yearning. This is the romance movie pod. God help us all. 'Chungking Express' (1994...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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58:25
Coming-of-Age: 'Cooley High' (1975) and 'SLC Punk!' (1998)
I guess this is growing up! Welcome to episode seven of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about a bedrock genre of movies: coming-of-age films. And by coincidence, we've chosen two of our fav...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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55:12
Gosling Drama: 'Blue Valentine' (2010) and 'Drive' (2011)
Welcome to episode six of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about the dramatic chops of one of our favorite actors, Ryan Gosling, and his roles in 'Blue Valentine' and the iconic 'Drive.'H...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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55:20
Spike Lee Special: 'Do the Right Thing' (1989) and 'He Got Game' (1998)
It's hot, who's bringing the ice cubes? Welcome to episode five of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about one of the most impactful and important directors of all-time, Spike Lee, and how his classic...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:06:21
Sicko Cinema: 'Body Double' (1984) and 'Final Destination' (2000)
Of course they're watching you! Welcome to episode four of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about the sick thrills and perversion of two of our favorite thriller/horror movies.Hosted by Z...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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52:31
Japanese Animation: 'Kiki's Delivery Service' (1989) and 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995)
What was I made for? Welcome to episode three of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're rewatching two masterpieces that redefined what we expected from modern animation.Hosted by Zack Miller and Steph...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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55:07
Childhood Heroes: 'Jumanji' (1995) and 'I, Robot' (2004)
There goes my hero! Welcome to episode two of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're going back in time to talk about two action/adventure movies that star our childhood heroes, Will Smith and Robin Williams.<...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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57:50
90's Comedy Icons: 'The Mask' (1994) and 'Billy Madison' (1995)
We're going to the movies! Welcome to episode one of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're reexamining two iconic comedy movies starring the biggest stars of the 90's, Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler.Host...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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55:30
Trailer: Post-Weird Goes to the Movies!
A new series about memory and the movies that made us, coming 7.15.24. Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
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2:38
Ep. 102: The Future of the Pod, plus talking the fantastic X-Men '97 and (weak) rap beef
We're back and talking about our future plans for this feed. Plus, we spend some time discussing the incredible success of X-Men '97 and some embarrassingly weak rap beef.Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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53:54
Ep. 101: The Best Music, Movies, and TV of 2023
We're back to tell you what we loved this year! Our end-of-the-year spectacular - where we go over our favorite pop culture and entertainment from the year - including favorite albums, movies, TV shows, and more. Thank you for listening and hap...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:35:52
Ep. 100: One-hundred episode special! Post-Weird vs. Online Drinking Games
To celebrate hitting 100 episodes, we played some online drinking games and got horribly wasted. The games won. It was a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone who has listened to us - to 100 more!Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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1:04:35
Ep. 99: Netflix's 'One Piece' adaptation and the race to turn anime into live-action IP
This week, we're talking about the good and bad of Netflix's 'One Piece' live-action adaptation, along with some of their other recent attempts like 'Cowboy Bebop.' Adapting anime seems to be a big source of IP right now for streaming, but is i...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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1:03:26
Ep. 98: Reviewing 'Ahsoka' episodes 1-2 and connecting the past and future of 'Star Wars' + HBO's 'Telemarketers'
We're discussing 'Ahsoka' episodes 1-2 and where it succeeds and where it fails to connect the Star Wars mythology. Plus, we talk documentaries, and HBO's very special 'Telemarketers.'Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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50:11
Ep. 97: Reviewing 2023 in music so far, including industry talk and our favorite songs and albums
Back with another podcast about music! This time, we talked about where the music industry seems to be headed these days and some of our favorite songs and albums from the year so far.Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:00:29
Ep. 96: The 'Barbie' Review Pod
We're talking about the biggest movie hit of the summer (and the year), Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie.'Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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58:48
Ep. 95: Pay the writers and actors! (and other strike talk) + previewing the future of the movie monoculture with Barbenheimer
Another pod, another day supporting the people that make the commercial art we love possible. Let's talk about the strike and writers and actors getting paid what they deserve. Then, we preview the biggest movie weekend of the year...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:01:11
Ep. 94: 'The Bear' S2 is TV greatness
Our review of 'The Bear' S2 in all its glory. Is it the best show going right now? (We think it might be.)Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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52:43
Ep. 93: 'Across the Spider-Verse' + 'Primo' + 'Ted Lasso' S3
We're back! After a break, we're returning to talk about the triumph of 'Across the Spider-Verse' at the movies, 'Primo' on Prime Video's Freevee channel, and the many disappointments of 'Ted Lasso' S3. Thank you for listening!
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:08:51
Ep. 92: The excellence and difficulty of 'Beef' and other problem conversations about (probably) bad people
We're returning to talking about 'Beef' now that we've both completed the show. It's an excellently written TV that feels transcendent but also finds itself in controversy because of past comments by one of the cast members. We discuss what it ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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59:40
Ep. 91: Previewing 'Beef' and 'Ted Lasso' S3. Plus, IP news around 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter'
We're back, previewing 'Beef,' the best new show of the year so far, and 'Ted Lasso' S3. Plus, all the IP news and debate about recent 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter' announcements. Thank you for listening!Hosted by Stephen Williams and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:13:07
Ep. 90: Reviewing 'Scream 6' and the continuing joys of good franchises + the finales of 'The Last of Us' and 'Poker Face'
This week: Scream 6, The Last of Us, and Poker Face. Plus, friendship. It's everything you love about Post-Weird. So, thanks for listening!
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:18:14
Ep. 89: Reviewing Creed III + ranking all the movies in the 'Rocky/Creed' franchise
We're talking about our impressions of the new blockbuster Creed III. We are huge fans of the Rocky franchise and were not disappointed by the new addition to the story. And then, we took the opportunity to rank them all 1-9! Thanks for listeni...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:08:26