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Jordan and Niv dive into the latest TV and movie releases, alongside the latest entertainment news and a roster of hand-curated music.
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S5E1 Borrowed Nostalgia for the Unremembered 80s on Netflix, with 'Stranger Things' and 'Cobra Kai'
Jordan and Niv talk about Netflix's flirtation with nostalgia bait: they talk about which generations gravitate towards it (0:56), and how Stranger Things fits in (7:10). With Stranger Things…
S4E6 Depression Awards with A24, and 'Sorry Baby', 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'
Jordan and Niv delve into the arthouse film world with A24's 'Sorry Baby,' 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' plus Demon Slayer? Firstly, they discuss the wave of popular anime this year (05:24). Then,…
S4E5 The 2025 Zeitgeist Mulligan
For the very first Zeitgeist Mulligan, Jordan and Niv revisit some shows from previous years' podcasts and discuss how they've evolved. They begin as Niv recaps The Last of Us (1:32), then The Boys…
S4E4 Modern Vampires of the City, with 'Nosferatu' and 'Sinners'
In this Halloween-themed episode of Zeitgeist, Jordan and Niv plunge into the lore of vampires, beginning with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.' They investigate Michael B. Jordan's contribution to his…
Checking In on 'White Lotus' and 'Four Seasons'
Pour a sbagliato and join us under the cabana as Jordan and Niv discuss the dark side of leisure, first leading into Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons' on Netflix (2:01). They discuss the actors, where…
S4E2 Netflix's Charming but Deadly, with 'Adolescence' and 'You'
This show contains spoilers for both the programs 'Adolescence' and 'You' on Netflix. In this prestige-packed episode, Jordan and Niv dig into the hit show 'You,' discuss whether its pulp or schlock…
S4E1 How Games Make a World, with 'Fallout' and 'Arcane'
Jordan and Niv, in their second conversation about video games, discuss how the medium allows for total immersion (1:10) before discussing 'Fallout.' (12:30) They touch on character (21:40) and tone…
S3E4 The 2024 State of Marvel with 'X Men 97' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
First they talk about how X Men 97 makes an exemplary water cooler show (2:05) and its origins as a Saturday morning cartoon (04:50). They discuss what makes X Men eternal (11:07), and how was…
The Historical Dramas That Win Awards, with 'Mary & George' & 'Shogun'
As the Emmy window closes, Jordan and Niv recall two historically-based dramas from this year on TV. They discuss 'Mary and George' on Starz, how homosexuality plays a role in the show (8:50) and…
S3E2 Adult Animation Redux with 'Blue Eyed Samurai' and 'Scavengers Reign'
For its second year, Zeitgeist checks in on the state of the animation industry. In the first half, Jordan and Niv talk about 'Blue Eyed Samurai'. They Tackle race and identity (06:30), break down…
S3E1 The Darker Themes in 'Priscilla' and 'May December'
[Editorial Note: You’ll hear some pops and clicks near the front of the episode today from an unresolved recording issue.] Niv and Jordan discuss the 2024 Oscars in relation to a snub, Sofia…
S2E9 Commercial vs. Cultural Media with 'One Piece' and 'Beef'
Jordan and Niv discuss two forays into Asian-American led TV on Netflix, first in regard to the recently settled SAG/AFRA and WGA strikes. Then, they set the scene for the Emmy nominated 'Beef'…
S2E8 The Barbenheimer Podcast
Niv and Jordan talk about the act of counterprogramming as it relates to Barbie and Oppenheimer (1:20) before they discuss how Barbie rose from the cloud of smoke Oppenheimer left behind (11:58), and…
S2E7 The End of Peak TV.. Or Is It? with 'Succession' and 'Ted Lasso'
Jordan and Niv discuss the two buzziest Emmy contenders: Succession and Ted Lasso. First, they dissect the full series of Succession beginning with the characters, moving towards their status and…
S2E6 Pitch-Perfect Prestige, Drama and Discord with 'Up Here' and 'Daisy Jones and the Six'
Jordan and Niv discuss two streaming limited series that'll leave you with a story and a tune to hum. First, they discuss 'Up Here' on Hulu, a little-known musical series about two lost souls who…
S2E5 The Art of the Video Game Adaptation, with 'The Last of Us' and 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'
In the first section, Jordan and Niv over-analyze 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' They discuss the cast, the potential of a property of this scale and the ways in which the film meets and misses that…
S2E4 Our Oscars Prediction Episode, plus 'Tar'
In Part 2 of their Oscar coverage episode, Jordan and Niv detail their Oscar predictions before diving in-deep on an analysis of 'Tar.’
S2E3 The Art of Navel Gazing, with 'Babylon' and 'The Fabelmans'
In the first Oscar conversation leading up to the 2023 Academy Awards, Jordan and Niv critique the authoritative genre of the season: the meta-film. First, they discuss how each actor performed in…
S2E2 New Wave Shonen, with 'Chainsaw Man' and 'Demon Slayer'
Jordan and Niv make their forray into anime. First, they discuss their history with the genre, and the impact of Shonen Jump (13:00). Then, they talk about the foundation of 'Demon Slayer' in popular…
S2E1 How the Little Guy Wins Big, with 'Pinocchio' and 'Matilda: The Musical'
Jordan and Niv cover two children's movies from Netflix, both about how children can accomplish impossible odds in order to protect themselves, and the people they love. First, we dive into the world…
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