The people of The Incomparable play various games, including trivia, classic board games, word games, and even a few reimagined classic game shows from years gone by.
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The members of The Incomparable panel watch old movies selected by our old-movie sommelier, Philip Michaels, and then talk about them.
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We place less-loved science fiction films from the past under our microscope and try to understand what went wrong.
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Struggle to maintain a regular devotion time? This podcast is for you. It can be tough to daily focus on God when work and home life are busy. Sadly, days can slip away without allowing for valuable time spent with the Lord. If this resonates then The Incomparable Podcast is here to help. Our short, 8-10 minute episodes can accompany you on the commute, washing up, cooking dinner, and even in the shower. And more than that, they will focus your attention on the most important topic for a bus ...
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Join us for another outing into the edges of the knowable with Inestimable, a game show that asks its contestants and a live audience of Incomparable members about rocking Amadeus, counting Mars bars in space, and just how powerful is an unarmed elephant after all? Chart the slow descent into madness of scorekeeper Tony Sindelar as we examine the w…
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Game Show 227: The Unethical Zoo
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Join us for another outing into the edges of the knowable with Inestimable, a game show that asks its contestants and a live audience of Incomparable members about rocking Amadeus, counting Mars bars in space, and just how powerful is an unarmed elephant after all? Chart the slow descent into madness of scorekeeper Tony Sindelar as we examine the w…
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708: Wet Hot Mutagenic Summer
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It’s the first-ever Reboot a Bad Movie draft! In which our stalwart panelists grab an intellectual-property loser off the shelf, dust it off, and re-envision it in a new way that could maybe, possibly be a hit with modern audiences. Moisés Chiullán with Lisa Schmeiser, David J. Loehr, Cicero Holmes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Cicero: Madame…
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A Complicated Profession 75: The Bad Batch S3E6-7: "Infiltration / Extraction"
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We return with a two-part Bad Batch episode, where our heroes find themselves in hot water yet again. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the architecture of monasteries, clone attitudes, and the future of Star Wars animation. Lucasfilm Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Referenced Works Star Wars: The Bad Batch Star Wars (franch…
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In a dark city, on the wrong side of the tracks, a boxer with fists of fury and a heart of gold helps a woman in need. Or maybe it was his trainer with a swing like the Babe that helps. Don’t ask me, I’m not the narrator. It’s that kind of a show. The Finley Quality Network is back on the air… With Kevin R. Free, Ayun Halliday, Rebecca Comtois, Mac…
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Our heroes have a spa day, but behind the incense and wind chimes lies danger. Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep MysteriesDe către Total Party Kill
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A Complicated Profession 76: The Bad Batch S3E8: "Bad Territory"
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It’s off to the space bayou this week, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are here to discuss vulnerable moments, Wrecker broadening his skillset, and the amazing Ming-Na Wen. Plus we read listener mail conspiracy theories and take a few moments to discuss the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K …
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Defocused 371: sudo rm * los angeles -f
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The spiritual successor to Chappie The Creator Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Creator Show Notes & Links The Creator (2023) - IMDb The Creator (2023 film) - Wikipedia) VFX Artists React to Bad & Great CGi 126 (ft. Gareth Edwards) - YouTubeDe către Defocused
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The Incomparable Mothership 708: Wet Hot Mutagenic Summer
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It’s the first-ever Reboot a Bad Movie draft! In which our stalwart panelists grab an intellectual-property loser off the shelf, dust it off, and re-envision it in a new way that could maybe, possibly be a hit with modern audiences. Moisés Chiullán with Lisa Schmeiser, David J. Loehr, Cicero Holmes and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Cicero: Madame…
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Sorkin' In It 3.2: The Cold Open (Studio 60 Episode 2)
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If you’ve been thinking that this podcast needs more choir robes and Phil Donahue jokes, then boy oh boy are you in luck! Lex and Brian are back, covering Episode 2 of Studio 60, “The Cold Open”, which feels very much like a part 2 of the Pilot. Matt battles writer’s block until inspiration strikes him. Perhaps it should have struck him harder? Gra…
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Lions, Towers & Shields 92: We've Got All the French You Need
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Gene Kelly was at the height of his powers in 1951, starring in musicals for MGM, and choreographing some of them. Here, Vincent Minelli directs, but the dancing is by Kelly. Leslie Caron makes her film debut, and the rest of the cast has a decidedly continental vibe. The film is “inspired” by George Gershwin’s 1928 musical of the same name, but th…
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Total Party Kill 441: We're Big Readers Here
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A group of misfit adventurers climb through a book-shaped portal and into a suspiciously lovely spa on a quest to find a Dwarven librarian. Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries…
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Biff! 198: X-Men 3: The Last Stand
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If you love the X-Men do we ever have a movie for you. So long as you only love Wolverine. This movie starts off with a bang in the holodeck and then quickly gets to work killing a bunch of our heroes either literally or just by erasing their personalities. Sometimes even both! Read along with us as we cover the last (?) of the X-Men movies. Dan Mo…
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A Complicated Profession 75: The Bad Batch S3E6-7: "Infiltration / Extraction"
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We return with a two-part Bad Batch episode, where our heroes find themselves in hot water yet again. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the architecture of monasteries, clone attitudes, and the future of Star Wars animation. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-them…
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Sophomore Lit 156: Heart of Darkness
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The Podcast! The Podcast! John Holt discusses the ill-fated cruise that is Joseph Conrad’s novelette Heart of Darkness (1899). John McCoy with John HoltDe către Sophomore Lit
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Biff! 197: X-Men 2: X-Men United
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It’s a Giant Size X-Men epsiode this time! Hold on to your thinly veiled metaphores as we revisit the X-Mansion and meet our X-Pals and a few new friends too. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English Referenced Works X-Men 2 Show Notes & LinksDe către Biff!
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The Incomparable Mothership 707: Crime is Not Cozy
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Nobody is more surprised than Antony Johnston to find he’s now a cozy crime author. Dan Moren sniffs out the secrets of his “Dog Sitter Detective” series. Dan Moren with Antony Johnston Referenced Works The Dog Sitter Detective Show Notes & LinksDe către The Incomparable Mothership
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Nobody is more surprised than Antony Johnston to find he’s now a cozy crime author. Dan Moren sniffs out the secrets of his “Dog Sitter Detective” series. Dan Moren with Antony Johnston Referenced Works The Dog Sitter Detective Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get…
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Agents of SMOOCH 114: Full of Wild Notions
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For today’s mission, our Agents take on The Buccaneers, an Apple TV series that is scandal-laden and somewhat historical. The modern sensibility and soundtrack laid over the historical invasion of rich American debutants into cash-strapped British upper-class society make for an energetic vibe. If you missed it, our Agents recommend catching up bef…
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Fresh out of the oven for Pi Day, here’s a discussion of who exactly thinks pizza is a pie. John Siracusa and Jason SnellDe către Robot or Not?
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Lions, Towers & Shields 91: I Wouldn't Go to Salinas Either
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Unlike the mid-40s film that first brought us Bogie and Bacall, The Breaking Point is a relatively faithful adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s story, To Have and Have Not. This one stars John Garfield (in one of his final films) and Patricia Neal. Michael Curtiz directs, but if that suggests a routine Warner Bothers potboiler (I love those) it is not…
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Random Trek 257: "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9) with Grant Jun Otsuki
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Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work for, how great Avery Brooks' performance is in this episode, and why the heck was Quark allowed to hang ar…
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Sorkin' In It 3.1: Pilot (Studio 60 Episode 1)
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We survived The Newsroom. Will Studio 60 be better, worse, or just… different?The only way to find out is to dive into the pilot episode, cleverly titled “Pilot.” Let’s meet new characters! Let’s meet old Sorkin friends — and names! Let’s debate Sorkin tropes! Live from Hollywood, it’s the new season of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren …
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226: We Keep Our Rocks Modestly Covered
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It’s a family and friends edition of Random Pursuit as every contestant on this, the 33rd Random Pursuit, has a direct connection to host Erika. Sometimes even through family bloodlines! That’s all great, but how will all these friends feel after they have to answer questions of increasing and random difficulty? Random Pursuit XXXIII Erika Ensign a…
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Game Show 226: We Keep Our Rocks Modestly Covered
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It’s a family and friends edition of Random Pursuit as every contestant on this, the 33rd Random Pursuit, has a direct connection to host Erika. Sometimes even through family bloodlines! That’s all great, but how will all these friends feel after they have to answer questions of increasing and random difficulty? Random Pursuit XXXIII Erika Ensign a…
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Total Party Kill 440: Plan L for Lion
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The Stygian Gambit comes to a thrilling conclusion, but not before Revelle instigates even more lion chaos! Keys from the Golden Vault - The Stygian Gambit, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault…
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A Complicated Profession 74: The Bad Batch S3E5: "The Return"
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We venture back to a cozy ice planet full of surprises on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are bundled up for the trip. We discuss quiet moments, surprise monsters, and, of course, the responses to our informal Moonlighting poll. Lucasfilm Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Referenced Works St…
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A Complicated Profession 74: The Bad Batch S3E5: "The Return"
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We venture back to a cozy ice planet full of surprises on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are bundled up for the trip. We discuss quiet moments, surprise monsters, and, of course, the responses to our informal Moonlighting poll. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squig…
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Sorkin' In It 3.0: Season 3: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
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It’s Studio 60 time! Now that our coverage of The Newsroom is done, you may find yourself experiencing new feelings you’ve never had before. Sadness. Grief. Elation. Relief. But we hope you also feel eager anticipation about what’s ahead. And what is that you may ask? For Season 3, Lex and Brian are covering Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It’s a sh…
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The Incomparable Mothership 706: Riff on Biff
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We conclude our movie-by-movie review of the “Back to the Future” series with the western-themed third installment, which features less time travel shenanigans and more old-west shenanigans. "Back to the Future Part III" Jason Snell with Lex Friedman, John Siracusa, Brian Warren, Monty Ashley and Moisés Chiullán Sponsors Porkbun: Get $1 off your ne…
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We conclude our movie-by-movie review of the “Back to the Future” series with the western-themed third installment, which features less time travel shenanigans and more old-west shenanigans. "Back to the Future Part III" Jason Snell with Lex Friedman, John Siracusa, Brian Warren, Monty Ashley and Moisés Chiullán Sponsors Porkbun: Get $1 off your ne…
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Lions, Towers & Shields 90: Ruth Chatterton is Jacked
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This 1936 film is based on the well-known novel of the same name, by Sinclair Lewis. It’s the story of a successful middle-aged man (Walter Huston) who wants something new from his life. That’s what his wife (Ruth Chatterton) wants, too, but their ideas are very different, and not compatible. And there’s Mary Astor, living her best life in an Itali…
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Total Party Kill 439: I Am A Loud Lion
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Plan B - the B is for best. Or is it for bump? Baboon? Keys from the Golden Vault - The Stygian Gambit, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden VaultDe către Total Party Kill
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Robot or Not? 282: Places You've Been
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Do you have to leave the airport or get out of the car to claim you’ve been somewhere? (And are you under oath?) John Siracusa and Jason SnellDe către Robot or Not?
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A Complicated Profession 73: The Bad Batch S3E4: "A Different Approach"
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The latest episode of The Bad Batch crash lands and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are on hand to discuss currency exchange rates, pet regulations, and mixed reunions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works Star Wars: The Bad Batch S…
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A Complicated Profession 73: The Bad Batch S3E4: "A Different Approach"
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The latest episode of The Bad Batch crash lands and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are on hand to discuss currency exchange rates, pet regulations, and mixed reunions. Lucasfilm Host Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh Referenced Works Star Wars: The Bad Batch Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links…
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Sorkin' In It 2.25: What Kind of Day Has It Been (The Newsroom S3E6)
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Today, Lex and Brian cover the series finale of The Newsroom. It’s an episode with a funeral, plenty of flashbacks, music, bowling, and Sorkin just trying to tie up a few loose ends. Did Lex and Brian find themselves satisfied? Elated? Relieved? There’s only one way to find out. Also, stay tuned to the end of the episode for the big reveal of what …
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Agents of SMOOCH 113: A Metaphorical Solution
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Our Agents are back with another Romance in Action mission with Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Part 1). We are starting with the 2005 movie that shows Great Truths Hidden Under the Fantastical. On the surface, this is a movie about two married spies flirting by trying to kill each other. Underneath the fantasy, this movie is about the safety of expressing your …
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It’s time again. Time! To go forward in time, then backward—or is it sideways?—in time, then further back in time, and then maybe even further back in time. It’s time for the bland future of 2015, the apocalyptic alt-present of 1985, and a familiar 1955. But most of all, it’s time for a Crisis on Infinite Biffs. It’s “Back to the Future Part II.” "…
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The Incomparable Mothership 705: A Legacy of Biffs
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It’s time again. Time! To go forward in time, then backward—or is it sideways?—in time, then further back in time, and then maybe even further back in time. It’s time for the bland future of 2015, the apocalyptic alt-present of 1985, and a familiar 1955. But most of all, it’s time for a Crisis on Infinite Biffs. It’s “Back to the Future Part II.” "…
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Incomparable Radio Theater 4.1: Bebop Palooka
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In a dark city, on the wrong side of the tracks, a boxer with fists of fury and a heart of gold helps a woman in need. Or maybe it was his trainer with a swing like the Babe that helps. Don’t ask me, I’m not the narrator. It’s that kind of a show. The Finley Quality Network is back on the air… With Kevin R. Free, Ayun Halliday, Rebecca Comtois, Mac…
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