Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by visual effects legend from Industrial Light and Magic, Lorelei David . On this episode, we conclude our John Carpenter Triple Feature, as his collaboration with Kurt Russell reaches its apex, with their 1982 horror paranoia masterpiece, The Thing. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:57) Roundtable Discussion (00:09:3...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the creator of Netflix’ The End of the F#%@ing World and I Am Not OK with This and co-host of hit podcast Bat & Spider , Chuck Forsman , and by co-host of the Cinenauts podcast and Dune Pod graphic artist, Ctcher . On this episode, we continue our John Carpenter Triple Feature, with his 1981 classic dystopian sci-fi action movie t...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by host/producer of the hit podcasts 70mm and The Letterboxd Show , Slim . On this episode, we kick off our John Carpenter triple header with his 1987 slept upon science vs. religion vs. demons thriller, Prince of Darkness. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:07:05) Roundtable Discussion (00:07:48) Haitch’s Mr. Mainland St...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by host/producer of the hit podcast Cinenauts , Ian de Borja as well as special surprise guest and host/producer of the amazing podcast Film Hags , Sophie Shin . On this episode, Ian and Sophie give us a spoiler free review of having seen Dune (2021) and interviewing Denis!! Plus we talk the bonkers sci-fi action film, Face/Off! Chap...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by spiritual advisor, Protolexus . On this episode we complete our journey, with the final book in Herbert’s septology, Chapterhouse Dune. We reflect on the entire journey, wrestle with the series highpoints and shortcomings, and give our definitive rankings for each book. Surprises abound! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the creator of the hit new podcast On Lynch , McKenzie Wilkes . On this episode we go deep into David’s Lynch’s 2001 dark masterpiece, Mulholland Drive. We cover the power of art to transform you, wrestling with the male gaze, and learning to be OK with not knowing what the hell is going on in this movie (or this life?) Chapters I...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the co-founder of Twitter, Biz Stone . We jump straight into the belly of the whale, with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. We go deep on our love for Star Trek (sorry not sorry), and cover the deep ecological themes of the film, including the excesses of the boomers. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:08:56) Roundtable D...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by by the co-founder and CTO of Slack, Cal Henderson . We complete our Ridley Scott doubleheader, with his 1982 masterpiece, the greatest science fiction film of all time? Question mark? Blade Runner. We cover the power of production design, debate whether Deckard is a replicant (again), and make the biggest announcement in show hist...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the producer of the outstanding documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, Stephen Scarlata . We kickoff our Ridley Scott doubleheader, with his 1979 sci-fi masterpiece, Alien. Stephen breaks down how this film was directly born from the ashes of Jodorowsky’s Dune and we continue to worship its magnificence. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) D...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the CEO of Glitch, and noted Prince historian, Anil Dash . We discuss the movie that changed geek culture forever, Tim Burton’s Batman (1989). Anil gives us a DETAILED history of Prince’s career and the groundbreaking legacy of his Batman soundtrack, and we relive powerful moments from our youth. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) D...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by housing activist and commuter train enthusiast, Ed Parillon . We discuss Jake Gylenhaal and Duncan Jones’ mind bending time travel thriller, Source Code. We cover complex storytelling, fun coup stories, and completely disagree about what happened in this movie. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:05:33) Roundtable Discu...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by musician, producer, and DJ to the stars Daisy O’Dell . We discuss Jim Henson, George Lucas, Jennifer Conolly, and David Bowie’s 1986 fantasy masterpiece, Labyrinth. We cover the importance of representation, give a primer on Bowie’s career, and Daisy breaks down how this film affected a generation of young women in the 80s. Chapte...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by co-host of the 70mm podcast, and famous artist Danny Haas . We’ve seen the first 10 minutes of Dune, another pivotal scene from the film, and behind the scenes interviews with Denis, Hans, and the whole cast of the film. We also had the opportunity to make some new friends at the San Francisco screening, and include some in line i...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by podcasting legend and host of Sword & Laser, Veronica Belmont . We discuss Terry Gilliam’s 1981 classic sci-fi/fantasy film, Time Bandits. We cover the struggle between seemingly all powerful beings, try to figure out what Gilliam’s problem is with wrapped plastic, and Veronica sings! Twice. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Du...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by comicbook writer and artist, MikeyP . We discuss the amazing behind the scenes story of making this film, exceptional achievements in accent work, and just how much we ache over losing Robin Williams. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Roundtable Discussion (00:09:45) Your Letters (01:12:13) Notes and Links Read the episode transcri...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by 3 time superstar return guest and Managing Editor of Fangoria Magazine, Meredith Borders . We discuss Matthew Broderick’s star making performance in the hacker, Cold War thriller, WarGames. We cover the secret, hacker history of the making of WarGames, the relevance of game theory, and how much we still love Ally Sheedy. Chapters...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by Dune Pod graphic designer and co-host the Cinenauts podcast, Ctcher . We discuss Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar nominated, breakout final Canadian feature film, Incendies. We cover the stark beauty Denis captured in the Jordanian desert, the dangers of war and sectarian violence, and how to properly respond to a potential bear attack. C...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by spiritual advisor, Protolexus . We discuss the penultimate book in the series, Heretics of Dune. We cover profit as a motive for creating art, a return to actual worldbuilding in the series, and what the actual fuck was going on with including literal Sex Duels in this book. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:08:26) Ro...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the co-host, producer, and editor of the 70mm Podcast , Slim . We discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s bizarre paranoia noir, Inherent Vice, starring Dune (2021)’s Josh Brolin. We cover the importance of good hygeine, how the current era has us on edge, and debate appropriate drug use. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:5...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by co-host of the 70mm Podcast SLASH famous artist, Danny Haas . We discuss the other seminal, ecological sci-fi masterpiece, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. We cover the power of art, the interconnectedness of nature, and how the more things change, the more they stay the same. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:4...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by cartoonist and co-host of the Film Hags podcast, Melissa Mendes . We discuss the 1990 dark comedy starring Keanu, River Phoenix, Kevin Kline, Tracy Ullman, and William Hurt, I Love You to Death. We cover monogamy in long term relationships, the appeal of true crime, and the enduring legacy of religion in our lives. Chapters Introd...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the crew of the Lost Light podcast, Jim Lind and Caleb VanDeren . We discuss the 1986 classic animated sci-fi film, The Transformers: The Movie (1986). We cover the importance of succession planning, debate hair metal, and wrestle with mortality following the traumatic deaths of our beloved icons. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00)...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by visual effects superstars from Industrial Light & Magic: Todd Vaziri and Lorelei David . We discuss the 2014 science fiction/time travel banger starring Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise, Edge of Tomorrow. We cover the time travel sci-fi masterpiece Edge of Tomorrow, including out of control marketing departments, complex interconnec...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by Steph Colbourn and Sophie Shin , from the podcast production studio, editaudio . We discuss David Lynch’s direct follow-up to Dune, his 1986 surreal thriller starring Paul Atreides himself, Kyle MacLachlan, Blue Velvet. We cover the seedy underbelly of Americana, the ways standards have changed since 1986, and how this film inspir...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the Founder and CEO of the online game organizing platform Warhorn , Brian Moseley . We cover Gurney Halleck himself, Sir Patrick Stewart’s very first movie, 1981’s epic sword and sorcery film, Excalibur. Topics include the power of a score to make a movie, the dangers of casting your own children as actors in your movie, and we r...