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by Luke Savage and Will Sloan
A podcast about culture, politics, and our crumbling world. Hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan.
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- 3 days ago48 min
#733 - I've Never Been to Philadelphia
To sustain the illusion of America, you need to compartmentalize or deny a lot of violence. We discuss David Cronenberg's existentialist masterpiece A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (2005). PLUS: We mark the passing of the so-called "Godfather of the New Right," Jim Goad. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the Michael & Us website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/
- 3 days ago4 min
PREVIEW - #732 - A Bicycle for the Mind
So beyond being the famous turtleneck guy, what exactly did Steve Jobs do during his long tenure at Apple? According to Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle's STEVE JOBS (2015), he did... everything and nothing. We discuss a Great Man biopic from a writer who truly believes in Great Men. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/732-bicycle-for-164653829
- 1 weeks ago50 min
#731 - Are You Havin' a Laugh?
From back in an era when Ricky Gervais was widely considered funny, he cashed all his chips on a New Atheism-themed studio comedy built around an incoherent premise. We dig up THE INVENTION OF LYING (2009) just to bury it again. PLUS: Reporting from the smoky-aired hellscape that is Southwestern Ontario. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the Michael & Us website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/
- 2 weeks ago3 min
PREVIEW - #730 - The Malaise of Modernity
Jacques Tati rebuilt Paris from the ground up - and bankrupted himself in the process - to make his masterpiece PLAYTIME (1967), a gentle satire of ultra-modern postwar France that has a certain affection for what it's satirizing. We discuss the film that couldn't quite kill Monsieur Hulot. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/730-malaise-of-164033227
- 2 weeks ago50 min
#729 - Washington Heights
Like 'em or not, Angel Studios have emerged as the only explicitly right-of-centre movie company that knows what movies look like. But does their new historical drama YOUNG WASHINGTON (2026) meet that minimum standard of quality? We marked America's 250th birthday by heading to our local multiplex and hanging out with a Founding Father. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the official Michael & Us website/episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/
- 3 weeks ago55 min
#728 - Sex, Lies, and LLCs
The very same year as Parasite, one of Hollywood's most accomplished filmmakers tried to take on the corrupt financial system, with less-than-spectacular results. We discuss Steven Soderbergh's answer to the Panama Papers scandal, THE LAUNDROMAT (2019). Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the Michael & Us website and database - https://michael-and-us.com/ Listen to Luke on "Pod Casty for Me" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-laundromat-2019-with-luke-savage/id1663139827?i=1000775312181
- 3 weeks ago4 min
PREVIEW - #727 - Uwe Unchained
One of the most popular movies on the streaming channels this week is a low-budget, far-right action movie starring a disgraced actor and directed by one of worst filmmakers of all time. We ask the question: does anyone actually like Uwe Boll's CITIZEN VIGILANTE (2026)? PLUS: Is a left-wing Tea Party finally here? PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/727-uwe-162855211
- Jun 30, 20261h 1m
#726 - Crystal Head Triple Herkimer Diamond Filtered Newfoundland Deep Aquifer Vodka (w/ Chris Berube)
If you want to know if we're alone in the universe, who ya gonna call? We welcome back longtime friend of the show Chris Berube to discuss DAN AYKROYD UNPLUGGED ON UFOS (2005), a documentary that is, incredibly, not a bit. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the official Michael & Us website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/ Mike Bullard's beer promo fail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iXgbWVcXFs Dan Aykroyd's insane Crystal Skull vodka commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwJmNaR_4hk
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