Erik Wells

My Week With Wonka

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Quiet up and listen down, it's time for My Week With Wonka! Join Carlin and Erik (and special guests!) as they watch Paul King's 2023 musical every day for a week to get to the bottom of how Willy became Wonka.

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Erik Wells

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Day 7: "The End of Wonka" (with Special Guest Iana Murray!) 27.12.2023 56:43

Carlin and Erik close out their week with Wonka by talking to journalist and Chalamet scholar Iana Murray about the trajectory of Timmy's career, final thoughts on the movie, and the effects of watching Wonka for seven days. Hosts: Carlin Decker and Erik Wells Guest: Iana Murray ( https://ianamurray.work/ ) Edited by: Erik Wells

BONUS EPISODE: "Is Wonka The Movie For You?" (with Jaime Kierce and Angela Decker!) 25.12.2023 41:58

Carlin and Erik's final viewing of Wonka gave them so much to talk about that they had to squeeze in this bonus episode before sharing the final episode of the pod. In this extra episode, Jaime stops by to give Carlin and Erik notes on how to improve the pod, while Angela gives an honest review of Carlin's 8th grade performance as Willy Wonka.

Day 6: "Wasted With Wonka" (with Peter Bashaw!) 24.12.2023 55:07

How do you like your podcasts? Dark, nutty, absolutely insane? After their viewing is interrupted by a fire alarm, Carlin, Erik, and Peter kick back with some cold ones and unpack the parallels between Wonka's story and the JFK assassination, among other topics. Plus, the introduction of "Wonka vs." Hosts: Carlin Decker and Erik Wells Guest: Peter Bashaw Edited by: Erik Wells

Day 5: "Mother Wonka and His Chocolate" (with Maggie Smith!) 22.12.2023 50:35

Carlin and Erik discuss what the potential WB/Paramount merger means for Wonka. Then, comedian Maggie Smith joins the show to answer a crucial question...is Wonka funny? Hosts: Carlin Decker and Erik Wells Guest: Maggie Smith Edited by: Erik Wells

Day 4: "This Has Never Been Done In The History Of Man" (with Eamon Raftery-Sweeney!) 21.12.2023 49:47

Resident political analyst Eamon Raftery-Sweeney joins the pod to debate whether or not Willy Wonka's handling of labor negotiations with the Oompa Loompas tarnished his political legacy. Plus, we discuss Wonka 's place within the recent trend of Great Man historical biopics and play another round of Wonka-er or Wonkier. Hosts: Carlin Decker and Erik Wells Guest: Eamon Raftery-Sweeney Edited by: E...

Day 3: "A Feeling of Rage Towards Willy Wonka" (with Max Grove!) 20.12.2023 59:40

Dessert historian Max Grove joins the pod to discuss his personal history with desserts AND with Willy Wonka himself, as well the parallels between Willy Wonka and other great fictional characters like Paul Atreides, Tommy Shelby, Charlie Kelly, and Santa Claus. Hosts: Carlin Decker and Erik Wells Guest: Max Grove Edited by: Erik Wells

Day 2: "Hugh Grant Doesn't Negotiate" (with Em Smith!) 19.12.2023 48:09

Carlin and Erik attempt to stave off madness by bringing in their first guest. The trio discusses favorite musical numbers, chocolate flavors, and more. Plus, the debut of some new impressions! Hosts: Carlin Decker and Erik Wells Guest: Em Smith Edited by: Erik Wells

Day 1: "Here We Go, Mama" 18.12.2023 46:54

Every good podcast in this world started with a dream. So we held onto ours, and decided to see Wonka every day for a week. In this first episode, we discuss our initial impressions of the movie, whether Timothee Chalamet is the right fit for the role, and why there are ghosts on The Crown now. Hosts: Carlin Decker and Erik Wells Edited by: Erik Wells