Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

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...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by Internet thought leader and General Partner at Google Ventures, M.G. Siegler . We tackle Paul Muad’dib himself, Timothee Chalamet’s very first film, Christopher Nolan’s 2014 epic, Interstellar. We discuss the dangers and responsibilities of being a parent, Jason gives a 4 part symposium on the Physics of Interstellar, and we consi...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by 2021 podcast rookie sensation and co-host of the Cinenauts Pod, Boom . We discuss our kween, Zendaya, and her sensational performance in the black and white 2 person drama, Malcolm & Marie. We discuss unreliable narrators, aggressive food eating acting, and the dangers of filmmakers tussling with critics. Chapters Introduction (00...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by Product Manager and investor, Merci Grace . We discuss Dune 2021’s Gurney Halleck himself: Josh Brolin, in the Coen Brothers and Roger Deakins’ 2010 western masterpiece, True Grit. We cover complicated Civil War era dynamics, the power of being able to admit you’re wrong, and the dangers of frontier era dentistry. Chapters Introdu...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by legendary tech investor and Shark Tank host, Chris Sacca . We discuss the #1 cult film of all time: The Big Lebowski, shot by our man, Roger Deakins. Topics include the amazing community that has sprung up around the film, its limitless rewatchability, and all the behind the scenes secret insights. Read our full episode transcript...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by digital set designer, Tim Croshaw . We discuss the *definitive* big budget serious sci-fi masterpiece from 2020: no, not Denis’ Dune, Nolan’s TENET. We cover international film finance, how much it costs to rent a 300’ yacht, and try to sort out the grandfather paradox. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:07:16) Roundta...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the podcast godfather himself, Jonesy Loves Beer . We discuss Stilgar himself from Dune 2021, Javier Bardem, in Skyfall. We cover the deeper meanings of James Bond’s journey, debate which 007 theme song is the best, and as always, lay in adoration at the feet of DA GAWD Roger Deakins. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the hosts of the amazing low rent horror podcast Bat & Spider : Charles Forsman and Dale_A . We discuss David Lynch’s 1997 surreal nightmare, Lost Highway. Topics include how this soundtrack changed our lives, how to spot a psychotic fugue state, and accept David Lynch’s blessing that a movie can mean whatever we want it to. Also,...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by return guest and VP of Viewer Experience at Twitch, Tom Verrilli . We discuss our first film featuring the Baron Harkonnen himself, Stellan Skarsgard, 1998s heist thriller, Ronin. We discuss the value of maintaining one’s personal honor, get surprisingly in depth on german sports sedan configurations, and finally figure out what c...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by return guest and Managing Editor of Fangoria Magazine, Meredith Borders . We discuss the 1985 classic fantasy romance film, Ladyhawke! Topics include the complexity of animal mating rituals, esoteric details of historical weaponry, and the dangers lurking in the Dark Web. We're also provide an update on the Dune Pod Charity Fundra...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by Emmy Award winning producer and director, Rob Schroeder . We discuss the breakout role for Dune’s Duke Leto himself, Oscar Isaac, in the 2013 Coen Brothers masterpiece, Inside Llewyn Davis. We discuss the dangers of demanding artistic purity, great achievements in music, and marvel at the majesty of John Goodman. We're also launch...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by noted poet and spiritual advisor, Protolexus . We discuss the fourth book in Frank Herbert’s hexology, God Emperor of Dune. We cover the dangers of literary excess, the challenge of separating art from artist, and whether love really is the most powerful force in the universe. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:05:07)...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by return guest and host of the hot new podcast Cinenauts, Ctcher . We cover Denis Venilleuve’s first feature film, Polytechnique. This powerful drama about a 1989 school shooting, led us to have a very real conversation about the dangers of isolation and delusion, the barriers to economic and gender equality, but hopefully to still...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by return guest and host of the 70mm podcast, Slim . We cover Timothée Chalamet’s perfect warmup for his performance in Dune, 2019’s The King. We discuss the ups and downs of home theater configuration, historical facts vs fiction, and whether the movie Heat is wildly over-rated? Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:09:45)...

In our latest episode, regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by return guest and founder-engineer, Sara Chipps . We cover Zendaya & Rebecca Ferguson’s 2017 musical powerhouse movie, The Greatest Showman! We discuss the struggle for equality, humane treatment of humans and elephants, and have a quick sidebar on Zendaya’s incredible HBO Series, Euphoria. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune New...