Chaos On The Set

We check in with Mike and Priya as they've watched through season 2 episode 15 ("Maternity Leave") of Lost. Do they still think John Locke is evil? And who is this mysterious "Henry Gale" they've found on the island? Lost aficionado, James, also stops by for a spoiler-filled discussion on Lost. (Spoilers for episodes after 2x15 start at 48:42). Tune in and send us your...

Your regular hosts are back to break down Season 2 Max's Our Flag Means Death. Listen in as Kate nearly cries while ranting about her favorite show to Mike and Shruti. Your hosts also discuss the season's pacing, romantic storylines, favorite characters, and their thoughts on the future of the show and a potential third season. Tune in!

Special guest Asia joins Mike and Shruti to discuss Silence of the Lambs. They detail the deleted scenes, sequels, prequels, and spinoffs. Plus, some insight into Hannibal’s genius. And, of course, a look into how the movie fared at the Oscars. Tune in and send us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet or ChaosOnTheSetPod@gmail.com

Special guest Lexi ( @lexishaye_ ) joins the Chaos on the Set crew to discuss how Barbie solved feminism. Just kidding. But they do get into how the film succeeds and where it fails. Plus, some long term bets on how Barbie will fair at the Oscars. Play along with by going to http://tinyurl.com/barbiebet Or send us your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram @ChaosOnTheSet

Join the Chaos on the Set crew as they dive into season 1 of the ABC series LOST. First time watchers, Mike and Priya, discuss their favorite characters, theories, and mysteries they think might never get answered. This podcast contains no spoilers beyond season 1 of Lost EXCEPT FOR 57:00 - 1:12:30. Please don't listen to that section if you're trying to avoid spoilers beyond season 1 of L...

Shruti, Mike, and Kate discuss the 2004 animated classic, Shrek 2. They analyze its spot in the “best sequel of all time" conversation and discuss its incredible box office feat. Plus, a look into the larger Shrek universe and other upcoming DreamWorks Animation properties.  Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ ChaosOnTheSet

Mike, Kate, and returning guest Jacob cover the new season of Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Tune in as they discuss Season 1 vs. Season 2, favorite moments, couples, differences from the comics, and more! Plus Mike places some long-term bets on Season 3. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Lettboxd @ChaosOnTheSet!

Time to put the "Barb" in Barbenheimer! In anticipation for Barbie opening weekend, your regular hosts Shruti, Mike, and Kate return to cover the genre-breaking 1998 film The Truman Show. Dive in with us as we discuss the film's themes, impact, possible sequels, and how Greta Gerwig drew inspiration from the movie while creating Barbie. Tune in!

Shreya joins Shruti and Mike to dive into Christopher Nolan’s Inception. They explore the top theories on the ending and discuss the treatment of female characters in the movie. Plus, some long term bets about the highly anticipated Oppenheimer - will it pass the Bechdel test? How many Oscar nominations will it receive? Tune in to hear! Tweet us what you think @ChaosOnTheSet

Special guest Colby joins the Chaos on the Set crew to break down the 2004 romantic comedy, 50 First Dates. They get into the real world memory loss cases that echo Lucy’s condition and analyze how it’s treated in the movie. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOntheSet

The Chaos on the Set crew is back to discuss season 3 of Ted Lasso. They get into each character’s arc and how the show works as a potential final season. Plus, an exploration on Zava, Edwin Akufo's Super League, and how those plot lines are mirrored in real life. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

Shruti and Kate are back with special Marvel expert and returning guest to the pod, Leah! Your hosts discuss the internet's much-beloved Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Did we cringe more than we cried, do Gunn's needle-drops actually work for us, and what are our thoughts on the future of the MCU? Tune in!

Shruti, Kate, and Mike dive into the box office smash - The Super Mario Bros. Movie. They get into how it works as a video game adaptation and the future of Nintendo adaptation. Plus - a discussion on Illumination’s slate of movies.

Get on your DAD HATS on because Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves rolled into theaters last weekend. We welcome back Josh – who worked as the assistant to the writers/directors on the film, Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley. Josh was willing to risk his job to give you all the behind the scenes secrets from the film! Or did he? Tune in to find out! Tweet us your thoughts @Chaos...

Shruti, Kate, and special guest Caroline discuss Tina Fey's totally fetch 2004 film Mean Girls. Your hosts break down the withstanding popularity the movie holds twenty years since release, and describe what "camp" means. Plus, the original author of the book is suing Tina Fey, and new casting updates for the the new musical-turned-feature? Tune in!

Oscar expert Jessie joins Mike and Shruti to predict who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. They go through every single category, discuss their love for the Oscars, and spend some time hating on Babylon. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

Shruti, Kate, and Marvel-guru and friend of the pod Leah break down the new (and decisive) Marvel installment Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Your hosts discuss the new age of Kang (Jonathan Majors), what makes a Marvel movie "great", and the current direction the MCU is heading in. Tune in, and make sure to follow @ChaosOnTheSet on both Instagram and Twitter!

In honor of the 25th anniversary Kate, Mike, and Shruti break down the box office smash: Titanic. They get into the most famous production stories and track the movie's Oscar run. Plus - Kate hosts her favorite history segment! Tune in and let us know what you thought @ChaosOnTheSet 

Special guest Jessie joins Shruti and Mike to break down the 2023 Oscar nominations. They discuss Andrea Riseborough’s surprise nomination and make early predictions all the major categories. Tune in and tweet us your predictions @ChaosOnTheSet

Mike, Shruti, and Kate dive into Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. They compare it to other Pinocchio properties and explore the darker themes of del Toro’s version. Plus - a discussion on the movie’s Oscar chances. Could it sneak in a Best Picture nomination? Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

The crew, alongside special guest Shreya, discusses Rian Johnson's 2022 Knives Out  murder-mystery squeal: Glass Onion. Did it live up to the hype as the first film? Is it actually a murder-mystery movie, or a film on social commentary? And special guest Sivi joins in for a segment on the film's numerous pop culture references. Tune in!

Mike and Shruti get together to discuss The White Lotus season 2. They get into all the character dynamics, the theories, and what's in store for season 3. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet

Mike, Kate, and Shruti discuss the Christmas classic, Elf! They dive into the rules of the world (how fast do elves mature compared to humans?) and the tales of the production. Plus, another interrogation of Will Ferrell’s comedy. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOntheSet

Mike, Shruti and Kate are back to discuss Richard Linklater's School of Rock. The crew puts Patty and Ned on trail in Shade Court and break down some of the film's character arcs. Plus, Mike geeks out about classic rock. Tune in!

Special guest Leah joins Shruti and Kate to break down Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. They discuss how Namor stacks up against the rest of the Marvel villains, the movie’s exploration of grief, and the implications of the post-credit scene. Tune in and tweet us your thoughts @ChaosOnTheSet .