The Big Lebowski (1998)

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by legendary tech investor and Shark Tank host, Chris Sacca. We discuss the #1 cult film of all time: The Big Lebowski, shot by our man, Roger Deakins. Topics include the amazing community that has sprung up around the film, its limitless rewatchability, and all the behind the scenes secret insights.

Read our full episode transcript!

Chapters

• Introduction (00:00:00)
• Dune News (00:12:25)
• Roundtable Discussion (00:16:10)
• Your Letters (02:00:01)

Notes and Links

• The Jesus Rolls (Unofficial Big Lebowski Sequel) Update. Check out the movie’s IMDb page.
• Todd Vaziri bowling drone footage to Jedi speeder scene. Check out this fantastic video here.
• Today show interview with Jeff, John, and Steve 20 years later. Check it out here.
• Texas Foodbank Fundraising Drive. Dune Pod matched contributions up to $5K for 12 regional foodbanks covering Texas. Even though our matching donations are now closed, the link is still active, so make your donation via AOC’s SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS IN TEXAS Act Blue.
• The Skree Dune issue is available now! Pick up this amazing work of loving art now at The Grumpus.
• Bushido’s Dune Spotify Playlist. Friend of the show Rich (aka Bushido on Spotify) has built an awesome chill Dune inspired playlist.
• Tim O’Reilly’s 1977 biography Frank Herbert
• See the movies we’ve watched and are going to watch on our Dune Pod Set List on Letterboxd
• Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
• Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@dunepod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.

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