Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the Founder of Warhorn , Brian Moseley , and Dune Pod graphic designer, Ctcher . We cover the Wachowski’s adaptation of David Mitchell’s masterpiece of narrative fiction, Cloud Atlas. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:53) Roundtable Discussion (00:10:37) Your Letters (01:28:29) Notes and Links Read our episode tran...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the host of the Recode Media podcast , Peter Kafka . We talk one of the most epic movies ever made, David Lean’s 1962 masterpiece, Lawrence of Arabia. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:30) Roundtable Discussion (00:09:26) Your Letters (01:20:52) Notes and Links Read our episode transcripts! Check out our transcript...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the CEO of Devenu Collaborations , Kristen Cordle . We cover Carl Sagan, Robert Zemekis, Jodie Foster, and Matthew McConaughey’s 1997 classic Contact. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:04:25) Roundtable Discussion (00:11:23) Your Letters (01:31:15) Notes and Links Read our episode transcripts! Check out our transcript...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by Sr. Director of Product at Twitter, Sara Beykpour . We cover Alfonso Cuaron's prescient, 2006 sci-fi masterpiece, Children of Men. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:52) Roundtable Discussion (00:10:10) Your Letters (01:15:05) Notes and Links Read our episode transcripts! Check out our transcripts every week on the...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by by legendary tech journalist and investor, MG Siegler . We cover the most revered hard science fiction film of all time: Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:04:09) Roundtable Discussion (00:10:01) Your Letters (01:34:05) Notes and Links Read our episode transcripts! Check out our...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by Ryan Condal, showrunner of HBO Max’s Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon. We cover the greatest sci-fi action movie of all time: Aliens. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:19:05) Roundtable Discussion (00:23:53) Your Letters (01:32:08) Notes and Links Join the Dune Pod Discord Server ! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, gue...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the director of SyFy's Children of Dune miniseries and HBO Max' upcoming Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, Greg Yaitanes. Greg shares amazing behind the scenes stories of both shows and we talk Terry Gilliam’s time travel paranoia classic, 12 Monkeys. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:21:14) Roundtable Discussion...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason welcome the Production Designer of Denis’ films: Enemy, Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival, and Dune, Patrice Vermette! We go deep into the behind the scenes of making Dune, how great design supports the story, and what it’s like working with Denis. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:10:07) Interview with Patrice (00:22:25) Your Letters (0...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason discuss THE NEW DUNE MOVIE. This SPOILER FILLED deep dive into the nitty gritty details of this towering achievement of cinema is one you won’t want to miss. We also have the latest breaking numbers on Dune’s opening weekend box-office performance. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:05:35) Roundtable Discussion (00:16:51) Your Lette...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason welcome Emmy winning producer/director Rob Schroeder and the writer of their new movie Ultrasound, Conor Stechschulte . We consider frequent Denis collaborator Jake Gyllenhaal in the movie that launched his career, 2001’s emo high school time travel CLASSIC, Donnie Darko. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:09:47) Roundtable Discussi...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason interview Denis Villeneuve himself, on the Mill Valley Film Festival Red Carpet. Hear Denis’ deep insights into the new movie as well as our SPOILER FREE reactions to seeing the film. Do not miss this episode! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:04:40) Roundtable Discussion (00:04:57) Your Letters (01:04:48) Notes and Links Read our...

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...