Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email [email protected].

Hackers” and “The Net,” in which computers are proven to be dangerous for society. One is a ridiculous movie about teen hackers that knows it’s silly, and the other is a ludicrous thriller about adult ...

A podcast that’s looking for love in all the right places. Join the Agents of SMOOCH as we delve into the romance of sweeping epics and classic romcoms. Our mission is to investigate the important ...

Welcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. It’s on once again as we ask our panelists to figure out tricky categories, ...

It’s a special edition of Doctor Who Feuding Families, recorded live in the courtyard at the LAX Marriott during Gallifrey One 2025! Join us as a group of Doctor Who fans (and, as it turns out, ...

Show Notes Remake/Reboot I love Brian: “Speak No Evil” (2024) Lisa: “Dune” (2021) Monty: “His Girl Friday” David: “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Erika: “An Affair to Remember” Chip: “Star Blazers ...

The first film Fritz Lang made in the US after he fled the Nazis, Fury is the story of a man who is lynched by the residents of a small town. The film is not a groundbreaking 1950s independent ...

Kathy, Rajiv, and Maureen enjoy an episode that has a lot of really good lighthearted moments as well as some intense moments.

Another episode staying in one location, this time it’s the Two Rivers.

Bette Davis brings the melodrama, right here in the imperial phase of her Warner Brothers career. She’s rich, she’s spoiled. Oopsie. She has a health crisis! Will ...

We’re back with a double header of Daredevil: Born Again. Matt goes looking for a bank loan and finds himself in a tight heist bottle episode that brings in a delightful surprise guest star. After ...

Helene Wecker is the author of “The Golem and the Jinni.” ...