Episode Appearances
Get Played · Mar 2, 2026
Mewgenics
“Director of Civil War film; discussed as filmmaker whose work hosts appreciate”
Mugenics game design and mechanicsRoguelite game design patternsIndie game development and production values
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Too Scary; Didn't Watch · Feb 4, 2026
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE with Dan Lippert
“Writer of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, noted for biblical symbolism and thematic depth in screenplay”
Zombie apocalypse narratives and evolution of the genreCharacter redemption arcs in horror filmsViolence and gore in cinema: artistic necessity vs. gratuitousness
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The Big Picture · Jan 16, 2026
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Is Gut-Ripping and Gut-Wrenching. Plus: Mona Fastvold on ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’!
“Screenwriter of both 28 Years Later films; praised for blending propulsive action with thematic depth about modern world issues”
Cult Leadership and Charisma in Post-Apocalyptic FictionSecond-Act Trilogy Structure and Narrative Risk-TakingIndependent Film Production at Scale
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The Rest Is Science · Jan 15, 2026
Why Erdős Was The Original Kevin Bacon
“Science fiction director who created the HBO series Devs and designed the quantum computer prop discussed”
Paul Erdős and collaborative mathematicsErdős numbers and network theoryGraph theory and network analysis
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SmartLess · Oct 27, 2025
"Oscar Isaac"
“Director and writer of Ex Machina; discussed for prescient AI themes and collaborative script development”
Actor training and Juilliard's vetting and curriculum approachPerformance technique: Travis picking and guitar playing for film rolesCollaborative directing philosophy and creative autonomy on set
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