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How can “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” live up to its predecessor? It seems like a tough one, but somehow this 2023 sequel manages it. Just don’t expect an ending—it was originally called “Part One” for a reason. "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Lisa Schmeiser, Shannon Sudderth and Chip Sudderth Referenced Works Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Our Indy Summer concludes with the new release, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” Ticking clocks! Antonio Banderas! Short Round II! We had a good time at the movie and we break it all down. "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" Jason Snell with John McCoy, Annette Wierstra, Deborah Stanish, Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Sponsors Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Referenced Works Indiana Jones Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Bad news for the haters: We watched “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and must inform you that our nerd rage of the 2000s has abated and we think it’s mostly okay now, actually. Even the refrigerator. "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" Jason Snell with Steve Lutz, Annette Wierstra, Brian Warren and Erika Ensign Referenced Works Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Amazon] Indiana Jones Steven Spielberg Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Our revisiting of Indiana Jones movies continues with “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, a movie that may not achieve true greatness, but sure has a heck of a lot of fun, thanks to a solid job from Harrison Ford and everything Sean Connery says or does. "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" Dan Moren with Aleen Simms, Kathy Campbell, Monty Ashley and Tony Sindelar Referenced Works Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Indiana Jones Steven Spielberg Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

As an adjunct to the Summer of Spielberg, we are revisiting the Indiana Jones movies we only glossed over the last time we covered them! We begin with “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” which gets credit for trying something different and demerit for failing at a lot of that. "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" Jason Snell with Annette Wierstra, Steve Lutz, Moisés Chiullán and David J. Loehr Referenced Works Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

“Barry” is the blackest of black comedies — if it’s even a comedy at all by season four. We knew Bill Hader was funny, but now we also know he’s an impressive actor and director, too. This spoiler-laden discussion of all four seasons dives deep into what’s real and not, what’s funny and not, and whether Barry was mostly a trippy homage to “Breaking Bad.” "Barry" series wrap Lex Friedman with Brian Warren and Brian Hamilton Referenced Works Barry Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

From the sleeper hit that everyone clung to during the COVID lockdowns to a third season with Premier League-levels of hype and scrutiny, Ted Lasso was more than a breakout hit for Apple TV+. We dive into the Good, the Bad, and the Zava and make our picks (“It’s not a draft!”) for what spinoffs we want to see! Chip Sudderth with Aleen Simms, James Thomson, Kathy Campbell and Shannon Sudderth Referenced Works Ted Lasso Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Our book club tackles two Nebula-nominated novels with ampersands in their titles! Is that all they have in common? It’s “Nettle & Bone” & “Legends & Lattes.” Plus: Is Scott the monster again this time? Maybe not! "Legends & Lattes" and "Nettle & Bone" Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign and Kelly Guimont Sponsors Incomparable Shirts are on sale Referenced Works Legends & Lattes [Amazon] [Apple] Nettle & Bone [Amazon] [Apple] Show Notes & Links What are we reading? Scott: The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths Erika: The Stepsister Scheme by Jim C. Hines (Princess series) The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette de Bodard Kelly: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs (Alpha and Omega series) Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander (Bakeshop Mystery series) Aleen: The Measure by Nikki Erlick Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes Jason: A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab (Shades of Magic series) Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

They made a better movie about Dungeons & Dragons! Can you really go wrong with Chris Pine and Hugh Grant? Two expert DMs and a roleplaying novice break it all down! "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" Jason Snell with Tony Sindelar, Scott McNulty and Moisés Chiullán Referenced Works Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

We go 20 minutes into the future and 36 years into the past to discuss ABC’s cyberpunk drama “Max Headroom.” For a show with an 80s pop-culture icon as its title character, it’s actually a prescient satire about where our culture was (and still is?) headed. Even more than three decades later, its discussions of data security, the right to privacy in a technological age, artificial intelligence, and even deepfakes are still state of the art. (Non-American viewers who thought this was the show where Max Headroom introduced various music videos… uh, no.) Catch the wave and join us, won’t you? "Max Headroom" (ABC) Jason Snell with Cicero Holmes, Moisés Chiullán, Monty Ashley, Warren Frey and Austin Rich Referenced Works Max Headroom [Amazon] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.