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Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongAmerican BeautyIt's Oscar's week and also the 25th anniversary of American Beauty somehow winning Best Picture for the all-time movie year that was 1999. Seth attempts to suffocate Sam Mendes's dark dramedy with its stupid floating plastic bag (witht he help of Jason Baxter). We get into the script's horrendous scenes, the lack of comedic editing, bad improv scene-level acting, it's regressive nature despite thinking it's super edgy, stolen Austin Powers bits, how many 1999 films do elements of what it's failing at way, way, way better, and more. 2025-02-281h 00Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongMicrosoft Zune (with Daniel Ellis)Welcome to Consumer Reports: Everyone is Wrong edition. On this episode, noted collegate Apple hater Daniel Ellis comes on the pod to defend one of tech's most notable product punchlines - the digital media player and failed iPod rival that was the Microsoft Zune. We dive into the Zune's design, musician-friendly features, Spotify before Spotify, Allen Iverson crossovers, and *//deep sigh* squirting (NO NOT THAT, GET YOUR MIND OUTTA THE GUTTER). Crack open a can of Crystal Pepsi or New Coke and enjoy listening while playing your Nintendo Virtual Boy. 2024-11-2053 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongTimothy Dalton's James Bond: The Living Daylights & Licence to Kill (with Jason Baxter)Can a star of one of film's biggest franchises get memory holed? Jason Baxter returns on a not so secret mission to revive awareness for the James Bond films starring Timothy Dalton: 1987's The Living Daylights & 1989's Licence to Kill. We dive into the influential seriousness Dalton brought to the role, banger theme songs by A-ha and Gladys Knight, some heavy Miami Vice influence, Benicio del Toro and Wayne Newton, Mad Max, J. D. Vance, and more. 2024-08-251h 07Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (with Jason Baxter)May the 4th be with you! With Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary, Jason Baxter returns to defend one of the most openly hated movies in cinema history. We go deep on epic scenes like the podrace (non-war action!) and Duel of the Fates, the whole point of a plot centered around political points like taxation, Nintendo 64 games, the loaded handmaiden cast, overly confident Jedi, and how the Phantom Menace is way better than the film that won Best Picture for the loaded movie year that was 1999. 2024-05-051h 22Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Postman (with Brennon Poynor - Live at Treefort Fest)Much like this episode's titular charachter, the podcast trekked across the Pacific Northwest to deliver a live episode of the podcast from Treefort Fest in Boise. Brennon Poynor joins the show to take up arms for Kevin Costner's 1997 post-apocalyptic Western, The Postman. We dive into the film's cautionary epic scope, Waterworld backlash, Will Paton's wildy going-for-it performance, child armies, Olivia Williams' chaotic waifu energy, Tom Petty, an extremly overly earnest score, mule sword fights, cinema's most cucked man, Dune, and how a rebellion can rise from grifter finding a tooth in the mail.   Since we p...2024-04-0445 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongBlackhat (with Jason Baxter)I know this might be hard to believe, but Thor battling against people manipulating the soy futures market from behind a keyboard didn't get butts in theatrical seats back in 2015. That's right, another episode about a hacking movie! This time known Michael Mann stan Jason Baxter returns to defend the director's action cyber thriller starring Chris Hemsworth, Blackhat. We dive deep into Mann essentially putting out a greatest hits record, the validity of buff computer nerds, extremely late reveals, Suicide Squad, well lit nothingness, what NOT to do with your best friend's sister after he gets you out of...2024-03-171h 01Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongLa La Land (with Nic Sommerfeld and Sean Owens)It's Oscars week and Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are both up for big awards (and should win) for Poor Things and Barbie. But we're not here to talk about those movies. Instead Nic and Sean come on to tear apart the duo's 2016 Oscar-winning Damien Chazzelle romantic musical, La La Land. We go deep into how their dazzling chemistry stands in for actually written charachters, how the musical numbers are instantly forgettable, the hollowness of any themes and nostalgia Chazzelle gestures towards, Emma Stone being the freakin' best, Across the Universe, and raise a vital question: is this a...2024-03-071h 48Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Simpsons: Seasons 9-13 (with Spike Friedman and Jason Baxter)Everything's coming up podcast! While The Simpsons is an American animated TV institution, the ultra-long running season usually only gets praised for it's early-to-mid '90s seasons. For this episode, Spike Friedman and Jason Baxter swing into Springfield and defend the show's late '90s/early '00s tween years. We deep dive into conversations about Homer's madness, the show's sentimentality shift, George Meyer, 9/11 prognostication, digital animation, Snoopy blogging, and more! 2023-12-011h 01Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Dark Knight Returns > Watchmen (with Jason Baxter)After a Marvel diversion, we dive deep into actual DC comics (our first comic book ep!). 1986 saw the release of two monumental genre-defining works: Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns. While both are considered classics, Watchmen is granted more respect and is even considered one of the greatest novels of all time by many top-tier publications. Jason Baxter returns to argue that the Frank Miller-written Batman tome is actually a superior, more revolutionary work than the Alan Moore-penned gem. (To be clear, we think they're both great.) We discuss iconic splash pages, punk aesthetics, painted colors, comic creators' weird...2023-06-1656 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongMCU’s Spider-Man Trilogy (with Jason Baxter)Happy Across the Spider-Verse Day! To celebrate, here's the second installment of Jason Baxter and I taking turns taking shots at cinematic Spider-Man trilogies. This time Jason traps the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man films in his web and sucks their blood dry. We discuss the lack of ties to Spidey's comic origins, why the character works as an underdog and how Tony Stark undermines that, the movies' visual stylings (or lack there of), justified villans, the suspension of Mysterio disbelief, Peter becoming dumb in the third film, the clear comedic sensibility, and if Garfield (the cat, not Andrew) should...2023-06-011h 25Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongSam Raimi’s Spider-Man TrilogyYour friendly neighborhood podcast swings in to talk about Spider-Man before the release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. But we're being villainous. Over the next two episodes, Jason Baxter and I will take turns taking shots at the beloved Spider-Man film franchises. First up, I lay out my problems with the Sam Raimi-directed 2000s trilogy. I dive into Tobey Maguire's charisma void, Peter Parker's unlikeability, the lack of a comedic sensibility, and the trainwreck that is Spider-Man 3. We also discuss Star Wars prequel parallels, A+ side character casting, the NYPD being a cockblock, and demand justice for Ursala! 2023-05-261h 15Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Ten (with Alyson McManus)This podcast is not a goof! Alyson McManus returns to the pod to smite those who spoke hearsay against David Wain's 2007 star-studded but little-seen 10 Commandments anthology comedy film, The Ten. We dive into the over-the-top absurdity, in-joke quotes, Winona Ryder lusting after a literal dummy, Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions, the true meaning of family, and more. 2023-04-1459 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongBatman & Robin (with Kurtis Mayo of Skating Polly - Live from Treefort Fest)Holy live pod episode, Batman! Kurtis from Skating Polly emerges from the Batcave to defend the loathed 1997 Joel Schumacher superhero blockbuster Batman & Robin. In this condensed episode recorded in front of an actual audience at Treefort Fest, we dive into the film's pricey production design, Batsuits with nipples, how many ice puns a human can tolerate, sexy gorilla suit stripping, Arnold Schwarzenegger being extremely over-the-top, Danger: Diabolik, Uma Thurman being a sweet little eco-terrorist, X Games influence, Robin's general unlikability, the glut of fundraisers in Gotham, and an attempt to bribe the crowd with donuts. (Bonus: Count how many...2023-03-3145 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongAcross the Universe (with Naomi from Itchy Kitty)Before we both head to Treefort Festival, Naomi from Itchy Kitty comes in through my bathroom window to defend the honor of Julie Taymor's 2007 romantic '60s Beatles jukebox musical Across the Universe. We dive deeper than a Yellow Submarine into the movie's controversial variations on Beatles songs, how damn hot most of the cast is, ambitious visual choices, Bono's weird mustache, the way the film condenses the decade, easter eggs for Beatlemaniacs, the level of nudity and drug use that can be shown in a PG-13 movie, and how the movie inspired Naomi to start singing. 2023-03-202h 04Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Last of Us (Video Game)With the first season of HBO's The Last of Us coming to a close, I decided to turn my attention to the source material - the universally acclaimed 2013 PlayStation 3 video game. While this may get me torn apart quicker than a Clicker - I make the counterintuitive case that it's not actually a great game. The Last of Us lover James Battaglia returns to the show to counterbalance my infected rage as we discuss walking simulators, narrative innovation vs engaging gameplay, the importance of teaching kids how to swim, zombie Spidey-Sense, intentional vs unintentional difficulty, and other 2013 Game of...2023-03-101h 38Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongGeorge of the Jungle (with Kevin Parker)Watch out for that pod! Since it's Oscar week and Brendan Fraser looks poised to potentially take home Best Actor for The Whale, Kevin Parker has decided to swing on in to defend a different Fraser vehicle: 1997's family-friendly comedy George of the Jungle. We get into the sincere idiot charm of '90s Fraser, the expert-level meta jokes the narrator provides, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, modern comedy insistence to be snarky and cool, Top Gun Maverick's script, and more jungle escapades. 2023-03-061h 18Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongHackers (with Kate Meizner and Mike Falcone of Jobber)*IF YOU'RE READING THIS YOU MAY ALREADY BE HACKED* From the top rope, Kate Meizner and Mike Falcone of wrestling rock band Jobber look to infiltrate our firewalls in order to defend the 1995 teen cyber crime thriller, Hackers. We dive deep into the source code to talk about the style-forward cyberpunk chic, Angelina Jolie's manic hacker dream girl charisma (total nepo baby tho), ways to make typing look cool, electronica, how to visualize the early internet, The Matrix templating, and, of course, Penn Jillette's glasses. 2023-02-161h 38Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Counselor (with Will Baker)Take a trip to the seedy world of the drug trade on the US/Mexican border... and then talk... and talk... and talk... That's what The Counselor, the 2013 star-studded Ridley Scott narco drama written by acclaimed novelist Cormac McCarthy does... and people hated it for that. Will Baker is not one of those people. Mirroring the film itself, we talk for a looooooooong time about the film's use of dialogue, its nihilistic outlook, its refusal to explain plot, McCarthy's prose, Scott's costuming choices, and being intimate with automobiles. Here's an entirely real list of tangent topics we dive down...2023-02-092h 19Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongA Claymation Christmas Celebration (with Nic Sommerfeld)It's the most wonderful time of the year! Why? Because you can now appropriately watch Will Vinton's A Claymation Christmas Celebration! Nic Sommerfeld comes a-wassailing onto the show the make the case that this forgotten '80s Christmas special is actually the GOAT Christmas special with its intelligent all-ages humor, dinosaur hosts, stunning visuals, and (most importantly?) penguins. 2022-12-2146 minRun With It by Christine BlanchetteRun With It by Christine BlanchetteCanadian award-winning guitarist Jesse Cook talks about his tour & latest album Part Two of Part twoOn Episode 52, Part two of my Part two in-depth interview with award-winning Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook talks about his Canadian Tempest II tour and what it is like to be on tour again, he also talks about when his passion for music began and who was his influence.   "When it comes to classical guitar stylings, few can match Jesse Cook’s musical resume,” Inlander’s Seth Sommerfeld says. “The JUNO-winning Torontonian virtuoso infuses world music flair into his Flamenco fusion sound, often traveling to far-flung parts of the world like Colombia or Egypt to inject the authentic tones of a region’s...2022-12-1422 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongSpeed Racer (with Peter Richards of Dude York)♫ Here he comes, here comes P. Richards, he's a demon on wheels! He's a demon and he's gonna be chasing after someone! ♫ The someone(s) Peter is chasing after are the people who panned the Wachowskis' 2008 sensory overload big screen adaptation of the classic anime series Speed Racer. We hop in the Mach 5 and discuss how this is maybe the most live-action cartoon ever created, car punches, superb monkey acting, and how this movie lays some of the groundwork for both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Fast and Furious franchise. Go speed listeners, go! 2022-12-0759 minRun With It by Christine BlanchetteRun With It by Christine BlanchetteCanadian award-winning guitarist Jesse Cook talks about his tour & latest album Part one of Part twoOn Episode 51, Part one of my Part two in-depth interview with award-winning Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook talks about his Canadian Tempest II tour and what it is like to be on tour again, he also talks about when his passion for music began and who was his influence.   "When it comes to classical guitar stylings, few can match Jesse Cook’s musical resume,” Inlander’s Seth Sommerfeld says. “The JUNO-winning Torontonian virtuoso infuses world music flair into his Flamenco fusion sound, often traveling to far-flung parts of the world like Colombia or Egypt to inject the authentic tones of a region’s...2022-11-1922 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongGood Charlotte (with Jess Abbott of Tancred)Jess Abbott (Tancred) straps on her studded wristbands and throws down in a Warped Tour mosh pit to defend the honor of the maligned early 2000s pop punk hitmakers Good Charlotte. We deep dive into the band's hook-heavy scrappy appeal, the famous relationships of the Madden twins, and hit on topics ranging from a music video featuring members of NSYNC and Minutemen to a lot of Limp Bizkit chatter. 2022-11-021h 29Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongCars 2 (with Kevin Parker)If you're gonna spy, you better spy hard. Before the release of Lightyear, Kevin Parker fires up his engine to defend the movie that is *by far* the worst-reviewed and received Pixar movie, 2011's Cars 2. While not defending it as a masterpiece, Kevin believes the Mater-driven car spy movie is easily the best entry in the much-maligned franchise. We go deep into the more creative world-building, the improved protagonist, the Cronenbergian body horror of these movies, their weirdly conservative undertones, and make fun of Lightning McQueen for just being a terrible character. 2022-06-151h 21Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongDune [1984] (with Erik Blood)Take a hit of spice and travel to Arrakis, as ace musician/producer Erik Blood comes rushing over the horizon on the back of a sandworm to defend David Lynch's critically-panned box office flop, Dune. While the 2021 version may have garnered 10 Oscar nominations, Lynch's version took the biggest budget in film history at the time and delivered a story that was nearly impossible to follow with shoddy sci-fi special effects. But Blood is here to defend its honor as we discuss the film's production design, wild eyebrows, committed performances, Brian Eno, cat milking, and more (while also talking about...2022-02-231h 19Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongAlex Rodriguez (with Spike Friedman)With a new Baseball Hall of Fame class arriving, it's time to discuss a player who won't make it on his first year of eligibility - A-Rod. The decorated MVP and All-Star shortstop and third basemen for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees became one of the most reviled athletes in sports despite putting up astounding numbers. Spike Friedman returns to the pod to argue that Alex Rodriguez is underappreciated, anyone who hates him is an idiot, and that A-Rod is stealthily a working-class hero. 2022-01-251h 08The City: Off CampusThe City: Off CampusThe City: Off-Campus Episode 97: Best of 2021 CompilationOn Episode 97, the guys made a compilation of some of their favorite moments and interviews from 2021. From interviewing current and former Iowa Hawkeyes to Super Bowl champs, SportsCenter anchors and CEO's, this episode has a little taste of everything we covered this year. We can't thank each and every one of you enough for the continued support of TCOC and ourselves. None of this is possible without you, the listener. In order: Professional QB, Former Hawkeye Nate Stanley: 00:00 - 06:08 Super Bowl champion, Former Hawkeye Jay Hilgenberg: 06:09 - 11:28 Iowa Basketball's Patrick McCaffery: 11:29 - 18:26 ESPN...2021-12-3051 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Matrix Sequels (The Matrix Reloaded + The Matrix Revolutions)Before you resurrect The Matrix, you must first reevaluate it. A crew of Everyone is Wrong All-Stars (Jason Baxter, Alyson McManus, Ian Riggins, and Peter Richards) join forces to defend the Wachowski siblings' much-maligned 2003 sequels to their sci-fi action classic, The Matrix. We jack into the mainframe to discuss the films' trans allegories, their subversions of Chosen One archetypes, the evolution of Agent Smith, the movies' overt horniness, Dr. Cornel West, and how the franchise set the template for the MCU. 2021-12-222h 04Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongHome Alone 3 (with Kevin Parker)KEVIN!!! Parker is back this week. With Christmas season upon us and Disney+ recently releasing *another* Home Alone film (Home Sweet Home Alone), Kevin has set up an elaborate series of booby traps to protect his take that the reviled Macaulay Culkin-free Home Alone 3 is actually a delight. We talk about how spies improve most things, an A+ MacGuffin, sentient birds, Scarlett Johansson, and Kevin comes with the hottest take in Everyone Is Wrong history (which involves Home Alone 2). 2021-11-301h 17Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongRooke of the Year (with Nate Barmore)Funky buttlovin', we're back! Just in time for this year's World Series, Nate Barmore returns to discuss the '90s kids baseball fantasy film, Rookie of the Year. We dive deep into this film's understanding of what it's like to be a 12-year-old, the majesty of baseball (and the absurdity of this movie's rules), Barry Bonds being 4x smaller than the movie's villainous slugger, odd ownership stakes, and boats that should really sink. 2021-10-261h 09Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongSolaris [2002] > Solaris [1972] (with Jason Baxter)Is this another episode where Seth and Jason talk about sci-fi movies or are these merely projections of Seth and Jason conjured from dreams?!? This week we head to the mysterious planet of Solaris twice so that Jason can make the case that Steven Soderbergh's 2002 box office bomb starring George Clooney is actually superior to the "original" Soviet film from 1972, which has long been hailed as a sci-fi masterpiece. Along the way we talk a ton about pacing, another banger Cliff Martinez soundtrack, Animal Crossing art, shawls, Viola Davis, Insane Clown Posse, and maybe the most inexplicable driving sequence...2021-08-241h 35Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongCherry Pie by Warrant (with Kerry Sherman)If there's one thing that Special Agent Dale Cooper and Kerry Sherman have in common it's their love for cherry pie. But while the FBI man loves a slice at the Double R Diner, this week's podcast guest prefers 'Cherry Pie,' the 1990 album by the band Warrant. While dismissed as the pinnacle of trash hair metal due to its titular dumb sexist single, we discuss how the rest of the album features surprisingly well-written tunes and Warrant was the victim of terrible musical trend timing. We also talk about Father John Misty, train songs, and how '80s...2021-08-101h 03Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongTim Tebow: Denver Broncos QBIt's NFL training camp season, and with Tim Tebow attempting an improbable comeback as a tight end for the Jags, it felt right to look back at his magical/improbable/dumb/silly 2011 season as quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Seth makes the case that Tebow is better than most remember, should've gotten more chances, actually was more fun than Peyton Manning, and that low expectation moments lead to peak sports joy. Sometimes football writer Spike Friedman rejoins the huddle to ponder if Tebow was proto-Josh Allen and to make sure we don't forget that Adam Gase is, in fact...2021-07-281h 41Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongSpace Jam (with Nate Barmore)In the immortal words of Quad City DJ's, "Everybody get up it's time to slam now. We got a real jam goin' down. Welcome to the Space Jam." In anticipation of Space Jam: A New Legacy's impending release, Nate Barmore comes on the podcast to dunk on anyone who dares disrespect the original Michael Jordan/Bugs Bunny vehicle. We discuss how Daffy Duck and Bill Murray carry the film, the iconic jock jams soundtrack, Jay-Z writing raps for a rabbit, Lola Bunny being a harbinger of furry culture, how Nate owns more Space Jam clothing than business attire, and...2021-07-141h 18Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongBeat the Champ by The Mountain GoatsWith The Mountain Goats releasing its 19th album last week (Dark in Here), it felt like a good time to get some cheap heat by making the heart take case that the 2015 pro wrestling-themed album Beat the Champ is actually the band's best record. Alyson McManus rejoins the fracas to talk about the effectiveness of wrestling metaphors, John Darnielle's violent comedic glee, the subtle brilliance of Matt Douglas's woodwinds, dumb WCW booking decisions, and more! 2021-06-301h 23Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongJaws 3-D (with Amanda Waltz)Dip your toe in, Jaws 3-D's water is fine! Amanda Waltz cannonballs into the deep end to defend one of the worst regarded sequels of all-time. We dive into SeaWorld's tanks with a frantic Dennis Quaid, SeaWorld king Lou Gossett Jr., and SO MANY WATER SKIERS. We also delve into slumber parties, a fondness for outdated 3-D, superhero dolphins, and the greatest/worst freeze-frame ending ever. 2021-06-151h 28Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongMarriage StoryGet ready to punch a hole in your apartment wall in a fit of meme-able rage, as this week we're doing our first host's topic episode on Noah Baumbach's Oscar-winning film Marriage Story. Nathan Weinbender returns to act as couples counselor, as Seth vents about his distaste for the imbalance between legal satire and family drama, the icky real-life parallels of the script, and even dares to question if Laura Dern's universally lauded performance is actually good (*shocked emoji*). 2021-06-091h 33Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongBaron Corbin (with Alyson McManus)Bust out your finest crowns and tacky vests, because it's time to talk about WWE's Baron Corbin. Alyson McManus comes off the top rope to defend the Lone Wolf/Constable/King from the legions of pro wrestling fans who loathe him. We go deep into analyzing the merits of unlikeability in the indie-fied era of cool heels, Corbin's deceptively excellent move set, and his underrated NXT run. For all the people who mistakenly thought EiW was exclusively a film podcast... uhhh... sorry??? 2021-06-011h 15Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Incredible Hulk [2008] (with James Battaglia)James angry... but you might like James when he's angry! On this week's episode, James Battaglia smashes the erasure of 2008's Edward Norton-led Hulk from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We dive into how this version of Bruce Banner and Hulk can stand on their own, have compelling relationships, and NEVER get trapped by boulders. We also discuss Planet Hulk, consider if Ty Burrell is the chillest boyfriend ever, and breakdown how long it takes to walk from Guatemala to Virginia. 2021-05-251h 08Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongEvil Dead [2013] > The Evil Dead [1981] (with Kevin Parker)We already have Sam Raimi's 1981 low-budget horror classic The Evil Dead (and its two beloved comedic sequels), why do we need Evil Dead, the remake/reimaging of the original by Fede Álvarez? So said horror fanatics in 2013. In response, Kevin Parker takes a page out of one of the newer film's most devastatingly gory weapons and says, "Because it totally nails it!" Your mileage may vary, but why not spend a night in a secluded cabin listening to our breakdown of the whole bloody mess? 2021-05-181h 23Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongThe Neon Demon (with Jason Baxter)Jason Baxter returns to the pod to take a beauty bath in the blood of those who loathe The Neon Demon, Nicolas Winding Refn's controversial and ultra-stylized psychological horror film about a teenage star in the L.A. modeling world. Is it a sleek and darkly humorous female-driven film about beauty or a sexist, male-gazy piece of pretentious schlock that goes way overboard in its bonkers final act? Or both? ... Also, we somehow talk about Taylor Swift. 2021-05-1250 minEveryone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongJupiter Ascending (with Spike Friedman)Much like one of Stefon's hottest club picks, the Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending has it all: Toliet queens, dog men on intergalactic rollerblades, Russian slobs, extinction events, and Eddie Redmayne screaming his silly little heart out! This week, Spike Friedman ventures from the streets of Chicago to the refinery inside Jupiter's Great Red Spot to save not only this space opera's reputation, but perhaps... humanity itself?!? 2021-05-041h 22Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongMr. Brooks (with Ian Riggins)Serial killers! Box magnates! Millionaire detectives! William Hurt as Kevin Costner's id! Good Dane Cook?!? This week Ian Riggins overcomes the murderous voice in his head and argues that the 2007 psychological thriller Mr. Brooks actually overcomes its overstuffed ideas and succeeds as a bloodthirsty romp. 2021-04-271h 11Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongMank (with Nathan Weinbender)It's Oscars week! So we decided to go with a timely (negative!) episode. The Inlander's film critic (and noted Citizen Kane stan) Nathan Weinbender drops by to cast David Fincher's Mank - the film which racked up the most 2021 Academy Award nominations - into the proverbial fire like it's some curmudgeonly tycoon's beloved childhood sled. 2021-04-201h 23Everyone Is WrongEveryone Is WrongStar Wars Prequels > Sequels (with Jason Baxter)On the premiere episode of Everything Is Wrong, host Seth Sommerfeld introduces you to the concept of the podcast and then Jason Baxter travels through hyperspace to bring balance to The Force by defending George Lucas's much-maligned Star Wars prequel trilogy in comparison to Disney's much better received Star Wars sequel trilogy. 2021-04-131h 39The City: Off CampusThe City: Off CampusThe City: Off-Campus Episode 49: ESPN Writer Seth WickershamOn Episode 49, Sam and Jack are joined by one of our personal favorite writer's, Seth Wickersham. Seth joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Alaska to the University of Missouri and ESPN, how he got his first "break" and where he took chances when others may not have. Seth goes into detail on various stories he has written, from the feature story written on the late Y.A. Tittle to detailed accounts of what really went behind closed doors for the Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks and New Englad Patriots and even a story about Dallas Cowboys Owner...2021-04-0949 minNew Books in Physics and ChemistryNew Books in Physics and ChemistrySuman Seth, “Crafting the Quantum: Arnold Sommerfeld and the Practice of Theory, 1890-1926” (MIT Press, 2010)Though Einstein, Planck, and Pauli have become household names in the history of science, the work of Arnold Sommerfeld has yet to reach the same level of wide recognition outside the field of theoretical physics and its history. In Crafting the Quantum: Arnold Sommerfeld and the Practice of Theory, 1890-1926 (MIT Press, 2010), Suman Seth not only makes a compelling case for the centrality of Sommerfeld as a theoretician and teacher of physics in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but also uses the Sommerfeld School to speak to broad issues that are central to the way we understand...2012-02-241h 21New Books in the History of ScienceNew Books in the History of ScienceSuman Seth, “Crafting the Quantum: Arnold Sommerfeld and the Practice of Theory, 1890-1926” (MIT Press, 2010)Though Einstein, Planck, and Pauli have become household names in the history of science, the work of Arnold Sommerfeld has yet to reach the same level of wide recognition outside the field of theoretical physics and its history. In Crafting the Quantum: Arnold Sommerfeld and the Practice of Theory, 1890-1926 (MIT Press, 2010), Suman Seth not only makes a compelling case for the centrality of Sommerfeld as a theoretician and teacher of physics in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but also uses the Sommerfeld School to speak to broad issues that are central to the way we understand...2012-02-241h 21