JONAH RAY

Joining the conversation is Jonah Ray, the beloved host of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and an all-around geek. The trio dives into a fascinating exploration of aliens, discussing childhood fears shaped by extraterrestrial media and the recent rise in UFO revelations. They delve into the portrayal of aliens, from the fear-driven narratives of the 1950s to nostalgic representations in the '80s and beyond. With humor and personal anecdotes, they interrogate our cultural obsession with the unknown and celebrate the unique storytelling found in alien cinema.

Jonah Ray, the new host of MST3000 and Hidden America, joins the DTFH to talk about his new NBC show and how he turned his dream of hosting Mystery Science Theater into a reality. They also discuss growing up in Hawaii, the punk scene there, creative compromises, the dilution of ideas, instinctual archery, finding balance between responsibilities and creativity, and a failed Comedy Central pilot. Check out squarespace.com for a 10% discount on a new website.

Actor Michael Sheen, comedian Jonah Ray, and filmmaker Brett Morgen join host Doug for a hilarious discussion on snacking, movies, film recommendations, and game playing. They also talk about name tags, movie remakes, famous actors, and difficulties in remembering movie titles. The podcast ends with promotions for a new movie and upcoming shows.